How do you pronounce "boomerang"?

In American English: /ˈbuːmɝˌæŋ/ (BOOM-ur-ang). In British English: /bˈuːməɹˌaŋ/ (B-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈbuːmɝˌæŋ/ (BOOM-ur-ang). In Australian English: /bˈuːməɹˌaŋ/ (B-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbuːmɝˌæŋ/ (BOOM-ur-ang), while in British English it's /bˈuːməɹˌaŋ/ (B-oom).

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boomerang

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/ˈbuːmɝˌæŋ/

BOOM-ur-ang

Syllable Breakdown

buːmboom·ɝer·æŋang

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