How do you pronounce "substance"?

In American English: /ˈsʌbstəns/ (SUHBST-uhns). In British English: /sˈɐbstəns/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌbstəns/ (SUHBST-uhns). In Australian English: /sˈʌbstəns/ (S-uhbst).

Is "substance" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌbstəns/ (SUHBST-uhns), while in British English it's /sˈɐbstəns/ (S).

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substance

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/ˈsʌbstəns/

SUHBST-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

sʌbstsub·ənsstance

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