How do you pronounce "composure"?

In American English: /kəmˈpoʊʒɝ/ (kuhm-POHZH-ur). In British English: /kəmpˈəʊʒə/ (kuhmp-OHZH-uh). In Canadian English: /kəmˈpoʊʒɝ/ (kuhm-POHZH-ur). In Australian English: /kəmpˈəʊʒə/ (kuhmp-OHZH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəmˈpoʊʒɝ/ (kuhm-POHZH-ur), while in British English it's /kəmpˈəʊʒə/ (kuhmp-OHZH-uh).

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composure

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/kəmˈpoʊʒɝ/

kuhm-POHZH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kəmcom·poʊʒpo·ɝsure

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