How do you pronounce "viscous"?

In American English: /ˈvɪskəs/ (VISK-uhs). In British English: /vˈɪskəs/ (V-isk). In Canadian English: /ˈvɪskəs/ (VISK-uhs). In Australian English: /vˈɪskəs/ (V-isk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɪskəs/ (VISK-uhs), while in British English it's /vˈɪskəs/ (V-isk).

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viscous

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/ˈvɪskəs/

VISK-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

vɪskvis·əscous

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