How do you pronounce "whiplash"?

In American English: /ˈwɪˌplæʃ/ (WI-plash). In British English: /wˈɪplaʃ/ (W). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪˌplæʃ/ (WI-plash). In Australian English: /wˈɪplaʃ/ (W).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪˌplæʃ/ (WI-plash), while in British English it's /wˈɪplaʃ/ (W).

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whiplash

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/ˈwɪˌplæʃ/

WI-plash

Syllable Breakdown

wɪwhip·plæʃlash

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