How do you pronounce "sunshine"?

In American English: /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ (SUHN-sheyen). In British English: /sˈɐnʃˌaɪn/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ (SUHN-sheyen). In Australian English: /sˈʌnʃaɪn/ (S-uhnsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/ (SUHN-sheyen), while in British English it's /sˈɐnʃˌaɪn/ (S).

How to Pronounce "sunshine"

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sunshine

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/ˈsʌnˌʃaɪn/

SUHN-sheyen

Syllable Breakdown

sʌnsun·ʃaɪnshine

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