How do you pronounce "common"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmən/ (KAHM-uhn). In British English: /kˈɒmən/ (K-om). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmən/ (KAHM-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈɒmən/ (K-om).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmən/ (KAHM-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈɒmən/ (K-om).

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common

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/ˈkɑːmən/

KAHM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmcom·ənmon

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