How do you pronounce "fountain"?

In American English: /ˈfaʊntən/ (FOWNT-uhn). In British English: /fˈaʊntɪn/ (F-ownt). In Canadian English: /ˈfaʊntən/ (FOWNT-uhn). In Australian English: /fˈaʊntɪn/ (F-ownt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfaʊntən/ (FOWNT-uhn), while in British English it's /fˈaʊntɪn/ (F-ownt).

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fountain

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/ˈfaʊntən/

FOWNT-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

faʊntfoun·əntain

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