How do you pronounce "compounds"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/ (KAHMP-owndz). In British English: /kˈɒmpaʊndz/ (K-omp). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/ (KAHMP-owndz). In Australian English: /kˈɒmpaʊndz/ (K-omp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/ (KAHMP-owndz), while in British English it's /kˈɒmpaʊndz/ (K-omp).

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compounds

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/ˈkɑːmpaʊndz/

KAHMP-owndz

Syllable Breakdown

kɑːmpcom·aʊndzpounds

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