How do you pronounce "alma"?

In American English: /ˈɑːlmə/ (AHLM-uh). In British English: /ˈɒlmə/ (OLM-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːlmə/ (AHLM-uh). In Australian English: /ˈɒlmə/ (OLM-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːlmə/ (AHLM-uh), while in British English it's /ˈɒlmə/ (OLM-uh).

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alma

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/ˈɑːlmə/

AHLM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːlmal·əma

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