How do you pronounce "drama"?

In American English: /ˈdrɑːmə/ (DRAHM-uh). In British English: /dɹˈɑːmə/ (DR-ahm). In Canadian English: /dræmə/ (DRAM-uh). In Australian English: /dɹˈɑːmə/ (DR-ahm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɑːmə/ (DRAHM-uh), while in British English it's /dɹˈɑːmə/ (DR-ahm).

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drama

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/ˈdrɑːmə/

DRAHM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

drɑːmdra·əma

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