How do you pronounce "dormouse"?

In American English: /ˈdɔrˌmaʊs/ (DAWR-mows). In British English: /dˈɔːmˌaʊs/ (D-awm). In Canadian English: /ˈdɔrˌmʌʊs/ (DAWR-muh-uus). In Australian English: /dˈɔːmaʊs/ (D-awm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɔrˌmaʊs/ (DAWR-mows), while in British English it's /dˈɔːmˌaʊs/ (D-awm).

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dormouse

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/ˈdɔrˌmaʊs/

DAWR-mows

Syllable Breakdown

dɔrdor·maʊsmouse

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