How do you pronounce "amongst"?

In American English: /əˈmʌŋst/ (uh-MUHNGST). In British English: /əmˈɐŋst/ (UHM). In Canadian English: /əˈmʌŋst/ (uh-MUHNGST). In Australian English: /ɐmˈʌŋst/ (ⱯM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmʌŋst/ (uh-MUHNGST), while in British English it's /əmˈɐŋst/ (UHM).

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/əˈmʌŋst/

uh-MUHNGST

Syllable Breakdown

əamo·mʌŋstngst

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Last updated: 2026-02-12