How do you pronounce "aplomb"?

In American English: /əˈplɑːm/ (uh-PLAHM). In British English: /ɐplˈɒm/ (ⱯPL). In Canadian English: /əˈplɑːm/ (uh-PLAHM). In Australian English: /ɐplˈɒm/ (ⱯPL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈplɑːm/ (uh-PLAHM), while in British English it's /ɐplˈɒm/ (ⱯPL).

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aplomb

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/əˈplɑːm/

uh-PLAHM

Syllable Breakdown

əapl·plɑːmomb

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