How do you pronounce "cadmium"?

In American English: /ˈkædmiːəm/ (KADM-ee-uhm). In British English: /kˈadmiəm/ (K-adm). In Canadian English: /ˈkædmiːəm/ (KADM-ee-uhm). In Australian English: /kˈadmiəm/ (K-adm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkædmiːəm/ (KADM-ee-uhm), while in British English it's /kˈadmiəm/ (K-adm).

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cadmium

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/ˈkædmiːəm/

KADM-ee-uhm

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kædmcad·iːmi·əmum

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