How do you pronounce "cameroon"?

In American English: /ˈkæmɝˌuːn/ (KAM-ur-oon). In British English: /kˈæməɹˌuːn/ (K-am-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkæmɝˌuːn/ (KAM-ur-oon). In Australian English: /kˌaməɹˈuːn/ (k-AM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæmɝˌuːn/ (KAM-ur-oon), while in British English it's /kˈæməɹˌuːn/ (K-am-uhr).

How to Pronounce "cameroon"

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cameroon

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/ˈkæmɝˌuːn/

KAM-ur-oon

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kæmca·ɝme·uːnroon

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