How do you pronounce "belgium"?

In American English: /ˈbɛldʒəm/ (BEHLJ-uhm). In British English: /bˈɛldʒəm/ (B-ehlj). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛldʒəm/ (BEHLJ-uhm). In Australian English: /bˈɛldʒəm/ (B-ehlj).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛldʒəm/ (BEHLJ-uhm), while in British English it's /bˈɛldʒəm/ (B-ehlj).

How to Pronounce "belgium"

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belgium

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/ˈbɛldʒəm/

BEHLJ-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

bɛldʒbel·əmgium

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