How do you pronounce "toothbrush"?

In American English: /ˈtuːθbrəʃ/ (TOOTHBR-uhsh). In British English: /tˈuːθbɹʌʃ/ (T-oothbr). In Canadian English: /ˈtuːθbrəʃ/ (TOOTHBR-uhsh). In Australian English: /tˈuːθbɹʌʃ/ (T-oothbr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtuːθbrəʃ/ (TOOTHBR-uhsh), while in British English it's /tˈuːθbɹʌʃ/ (T-oothbr).

How to Pronounce "toothbrush"

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toothbrush

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/ˈtuːθbrəʃ/

TOOTHBR-uhsh

Syllable Breakdown

tuːθbrtooth·əʃbrush

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