How do you pronounce "fume"?

In American English: /ˈfjuːm/ (FYOOM). In British English: /fjˈuːm/ (FY). In Canadian English: /ˈfjuːm/ (FYOOM). In Australian English: /fjˈuːm/ (FY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfjuːm/ (FYOOM), while in British English it's /fjˈuːm/ (FY).

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fume

/ˈfjuːm/

FYOOM

Syllable Breakdown

fjuːmfume

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