How do you pronounce "switchblade"?

In American English: /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ (SWICH-blayd). In British English: /swˈɪtʃbleɪd/ (SW-ichbl). In Canadian English: /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ (SWICH-blayd). In Australian English: /swˈɪtʃbleɪd/ (SW-ichbl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/ (SWICH-blayd), while in British English it's /swˈɪtʃbleɪd/ (SW-ichbl).

How to Pronounce "switchblade"

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switchblade

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/ˈswɪtʃˌbleɪd/

SWICH-blayd

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swɪtʃswitch·bleɪdblade

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