How do you pronounce "wheelchair"?

In American English: /ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/ (WEEL-chehr). In British English: /wˈiːltʃˌɛə/ (W-eelch-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/ (WEEL-chehr). In Australian English: /wˈiːltʃeə/ (W-eelch-eh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/ (WEEL-chehr), while in British English it's /wˈiːltʃˌɛə/ (W-eelch-eh).

How to Pronounce "wheelchair"

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wheelchair

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/ˈwiːlˌtʃɛr/

WEEL-chehr

Syllable Breakdown

wiːlwheel·tʃɛrchair

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