How do you pronounce "buildup"?

In American English: /ˈbɪlˌdəp/ (BIL-duhp). In British English: /bˈɪldʌp/ (B-ild). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪlˌdəp/ (BIL-duhp). In Australian English: /bˈɪldʌp/ (B-ild).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪlˌdəp/ (BIL-duhp), while in British English it's /bˈɪldʌp/ (B-ild).

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buildup

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/ˈbɪlˌdəp/

BIL-duhp

Syllable Breakdown

bɪlbui·dəpldup

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