How do you pronounce "fathoms"?

In American English: /ˈfæðəmz/ (FATH-uhmz). In British English: /fˈaðəmz/ (F). In Canadian English: /ˈfæðəmz/ (FATH-uhmz). In Australian English: /fˈaðəmz/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfæðəmz/ (FATH-uhmz), while in British English it's /fˈaðəmz/ (F).

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fathoms

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/ˈfæðəmz/

FATH-uhmz

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fæðfath·əmzoms

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