How do you pronounce "bottom"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːtəm/ (BAHT-uhm). In British English: /bˈɒtəm/ (B-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːtəm/ (BAHT-uhm). In Australian English: /bˈɒtəm/ (B-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːtəm/ (BAHT-uhm), while in British English it's /bˈɒtəm/ (B-ot).

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bottom

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/ˈbɑːtəm/

BAHT-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːtbot·əmtom

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