How do you pronounce "flounder"?

In American English: /ˈflaʊndɝ/ (FLOWND-ur). In British English: /flˈaʊndə/ (FL-ownd). In Canadian English: /ˈflaʊndɝ/ (FLOWND-ur). In Australian English: /flˈaʊndə/ (FL-ownd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflaʊndɝ/ (FLOWND-ur), while in British English it's /flˈaʊndə/ (FL-ownd).

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flounder

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/ˈflaʊndɝ/

FLOWND-ur

Syllable Breakdown

flaʊndfloun·ɝder

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