How do you pronounce "carborundum"?

In American English: /ˌkɑːrbɝˈʌndəm/ (kahrb-ur-UHND-uhm). In British English: /kˌɑːbɔːɹˈʌndəm/ (k-ahb-AWR-uhnd). In Canadian English: /ˌkɑːrbɝˈʌndəm/ (kahrb-ur-UHND-uhm). In Australian English: /kˌɑːbɔːɹˈʌndəm/ (k-ahb-AWR-uhnd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɑːrbɝˈʌndəm/ (kahrb-ur-UHND-uhm), while in British English it's /kˌɑːbɔːɹˈʌndəm/ (k-ahb-AWR-uhnd).

How to Pronounce "carborundum"

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carborundum

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/ˌkɑːrbɝˈʌndəm/

kahrb-ur-UHND-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːrbcar·ɝbo·ʌndrun·əmdum

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