How do you pronounce "tobacco"?

In American English: /təˈbæˌkoʊ/ (tuh-BA-koh). In British English: /təbˈækˌəʊ/ (tuhb-AK-oh). In Canadian English: /təˈbæˌkoʊ/ (tuh-BA-koh). In Australian English: /təbˈakəʊ/ (tuhb-AK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /təˈbæˌkoʊ/ (tuh-BA-koh), while in British English it's /təbˈækˌəʊ/ (tuhb-AK-oh).

How to Pronounce "tobacco"

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tobacco

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/təˈbæˌkoʊ/

tuh-BA-koh

Syllable Breakdown

təto·bæbac·koʊco

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