How do you pronounce "gossamer"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːsəmɝ/ (GAHS-uhm-ur). In British English: /ɡˈɒsəmə/ (G-os-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːsəmɝ/ (GAHS-uhm-ur). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒsəmə/ (G-os-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːsəmɝ/ (GAHS-uhm-ur), while in British English it's /ɡˈɒsəmə/ (G-os-uhm).

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gossamer

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/ˈgɑːsəmɝ/

GAHS-uhm-ur

Syllable Breakdown

gɑːsgos·əmsa·ɝmer

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