How do you pronounce "gypsum"?

In American English: /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ (JIPS-uhm). In British English: /dʒˈɪpsəm/ (J-ips). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ (JIPS-uhm). In Australian English: /dʒˈɪpsəm/ (J-ips).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒɪpsəm/ (JIPS-uhm), while in British English it's /dʒˈɪpsəm/ (J-ips).

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gypsum

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/ˈdʒɪpsəm/

JIPS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

dʒɪpsgyp·əmsum

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