How do you pronounce "compound"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/ (KAHMP-ownd). In British English: /kˈɒmpaʊnd/ (K-omp). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/ (KAHMP-ownd). In Australian English: /kˈɒmpaʊnd/ (K-omp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/ (KAHMP-ownd), while in British English it's /kˈɒmpaʊnd/ (K-omp).

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compound

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/ˈkɑːmpaʊnd/

KAHMP-ownd

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·aʊndpound

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