How do you pronounce "gallbladder"?

In American English: /ˈgɔlˌblædɝ/ (GAWL-blad-ur). In British English: /ɡˈalbladə/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgɔlˌblædɝ/ (GAWL-blad-ur). In Australian English: /ɡˈalbladə/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɔlˌblædɝ/ (GAWL-blad-ur), while in British English it's /ɡˈalbladə/ (G).

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gallbladder

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/ˈgɔlˌblædɝ/

GAWL-blad-ur

Syllable Breakdown

gɔlgall·blædblad·ɝder

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