How do you pronounce "trench"?

In American English: /ˈtrɛntʃ/ (TREHNCH). In British English: /tɹˈɛntʃ/ (TR). In Canadian English: /ˈtrɛntʃ/ (TREHNCH). In Australian English: /tɹˈɛntʃ/ (TR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrɛntʃ/ (TREHNCH), while in British English it's /tɹˈɛntʃ/ (TR).

How to Pronounce "trench"

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trench

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/ˈtrɛntʃ/

TREHNCH

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trɛntʃtrench

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