How do you pronounce "euphemism"?

In American English: /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/ (YOOF-uh-miz-uhm). In British English: /jˈuːfəmˌɪzəm/ (Y-oof-uhm-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/ (YOOF-uh-miz-uhm). In Australian English: /jˈuːfəmˌɪzəm/ (Y-oof-uhm-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/ (YOOF-uh-miz-uhm), while in British English it's /jˈuːfəmˌɪzəm/ (Y-oof-uhm-iz).

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euphemism

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/ˈjuːfəˌmɪzəm/

YOOF-uh-miz-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

juːfeu·əphe·mɪzmi·əmsm

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