How do you pronounce "toolbox"?

In American English: /ˈtuːlˌbɔks/ (TOOL-bawks). In British English: /tˈuːlbˌɒks/ (T-oolb). In Canadian English: /ˈtuːlˌbɔks/ (TOOL-bawks). In Australian English: /tˈuːlbɒks/ (T-oolb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtuːlˌbɔks/ (TOOL-bawks), while in British English it's /tˈuːlbˌɒks/ (T-oolb).

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toolbox

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/ˈtuːlˌbɔks/

TOOL-bawks

Syllable Breakdown

tuːltool·bɔksbox

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