How do you pronounce "ferment"?

In American English: /fɝˈmɛnt/ (fur-MEHNT). In British English: /fɜːmˈɛnt/ (fɜm-EHNT). In Canadian English: /fɝˈmɛnt/ (fur-MEHNT). In Australian English: /fɜːmˈɛnt/ (fɜm-EHNT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈmɛnt/ (fur-MEHNT), while in British English it's /fɜːmˈɛnt/ (fɜm-EHNT).

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ferment

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/fɝˈmɛnt/

fur-MEHNT

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfer·mɛntment

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