How do you pronounce "yardstick"?

In American English: /ˈjɑːrdˌstɪk/ (YAHRD-stik). In British English: /jˈɑːdstɪk/ (Y-ahdst). In Canadian English: /ˈjɑːrdˌstɪk/ (YAHRD-stik). In Australian English: /jˈɑːdstɪk/ (Y-ahdst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɑːrdˌstɪk/ (YAHRD-stik), while in British English it's /jˈɑːdstɪk/ (Y-ahdst).

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yardstick

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/ˈjɑːrdˌstɪk/

YAHRD-stik

Syllable Breakdown

jɑːrdyard·stɪkstick

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