How do you pronounce "fm"?

In American English: /ˈɛˈfɛm/ (EH-FEHM). In British English: /ˌɛfˈɛm/ (ehf-EHM). In Canadian English: /ˈɛˈfɛm/ (EH-FEHM). In Australian English: /ˌɛfˈɛm/ (ehf-EHM).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛˈfɛm/ (EH-FEHM), while in British English it's /ˌɛfˈɛm/ (ehf-EHM).

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fm

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/ˈɛˈfɛm/

EH-FEHM

Syllable Breakdown

ɛf·fɛmm

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