How do you pronounce "armpit"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrmˌpɪt/ (AHRM-pit). In British English: /ˈɑːmpɪt/ (AHMP-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrmˌpɪt/ (AHRM-pit). In Australian English: /ˈɑːmpɪt/ (AHMP-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrmˌpɪt/ (AHRM-pit), while in British English it's /ˈɑːmpɪt/ (AHMP-it).

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armpit

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/ˈɑːrmˌpɪt/

AHRM-pit

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrmarm·pɪtpit

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