How do you pronounce "awesome"?

In American English: /ˈɔsəm/ (AWS-uhm). In British English: /ˈɔːsəm/ (AWS-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈɔsəm/ (AWS-uhm). In Australian English: /ˈɔːsʌm/ (AWS-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔsəm/ (AWS-uhm), while in British English it's /ˈɔːsəm/ (AWS-uhm).

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awesome

/ˈɔsəm/

AWS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

ɔsawe·əmsome

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Last updated: 2026-02-12