How do you pronounce "comma"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmə/ (KAHM-uh). In British English: /kˈɒmə/ (K-om). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmə/ (KAHM-uh). In Australian English: /kˈɒmə/ (K-om).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmə/ (KAHM-uh), while in British English it's /kˈɒmə/ (K-om).

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comma

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/ˈkɑːmə/

KAHM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmcom·əma

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