How do you pronounce "wristwatch"?

In American English: /ˈrɪsˌtwɑːtʃ/ (RIS-twahch). In British English: /ɹˈɪstwɒtʃ/ (R-istw). In Canadian English: /ˈrɪsˌtwɑːtʃ/ (RIS-twahch). In Australian English: /ɹˈɪstwɒtʃ/ (R-istw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɪsˌtwɑːtʃ/ (RIS-twahch), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪstwɒtʃ/ (R-istw).

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wristwatch

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/ˈrɪsˌtwɑːtʃ/

RIS-twahch

Syllable Breakdown

rɪswrist·twɑːtʃwatch

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