How do you pronounce "dormant"?

In American English: /ˈdɔrmənt/ (DAWRM-uhnt). In British English: /dˈɔːmənt/ (D-awm). In Canadian English: /ˈdɔrmənt/ (DAWRM-uhnt). In Australian English: /dˈɔːmənt/ (D-awm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɔrmənt/ (DAWRM-uhnt), while in British English it's /dˈɔːmənt/ (D-awm).

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dormant

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/ˈdɔrmənt/

DAWRM-uhnt

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dɔrmdor·əntmant

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