How do you pronounce "toothpaste"?

In American English: /ˈtuːθˌpeɪst/ (TOOTH-payst). In British English: /tˈuːθpeɪst/ (T-oothp). In Canadian English: /ˈtuːθˌpeɪst/ (TOOTH-payst). In Australian English: /tˈuːθpeɪst/ (T-oothp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtuːθˌpeɪst/ (TOOTH-payst), while in British English it's /tˈuːθpeɪst/ (T-oothp).

How to Pronounce "toothpaste"

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toothpaste

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/ˈtuːθˌpeɪst/

TOOTH-payst

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tuːθtooth·peɪstpaste

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