How do you pronounce "amend"?

In American English: /əˈmɛnd/ (uh-MEHND). In British English: /əmˈɛnd/ (uhm-EHND). In Canadian English: /əˈmɛnd/ (uh-MEHND). In Australian English: /ɐmˈɛnd/ (ⱯM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmɛnd/ (uh-MEHND), while in British English it's /əmˈɛnd/ (uhm-EHND).

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/əˈmɛnd/

uh-MEHND

Syllable Breakdown

əam·mɛndend

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Last updated: 2026-02-12