How do you pronounce "freedom"?

In American English: /ˈfriːdəm/ (FREED-uhm). In British English: /fɹˈiːdəm/ (FR-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈfriːdəm/ (FREED-uhm). In Australian English: /fɹˈiːdəm/ (FR-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfriːdəm/ (FREED-uhm), while in British English it's /fɹˈiːdəm/ (FR-eed).

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/ˈfriːdəm/

FREED-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

friːdfree·əmdom

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