How do you pronounce "boredom"?

In American English: /ˈbɔrdəm/ (BAWRD-uhm). In British English: /bˈɔːdəm/ (B-awd). In Canadian English: /ˈbɔrdəm/ (BAWRD-uhm). In Australian English: /bˈɔːdəm/ (B-awd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɔrdəm/ (BAWRD-uhm), while in British English it's /bˈɔːdəm/ (B-awd).

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boredom

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/ˈbɔrdəm/

BAWRD-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

bɔrdbore·əmdom

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