How do you pronounce "hollywood"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːliːˌwʊd/ (HAHL-ee-wuud). In British English: /hˈɒlɪwˌʊd/ (H-ol-iw). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːliːˌwʊd/ (HAHL-ee-wuud). In Australian English: /hˈɒliwˌʊd/ (H-ol-eew).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːliːˌwʊd/ (HAHL-ee-wuud), while in British English it's /hˈɒlɪwˌʊd/ (H-ol-iw).

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hollywood

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/ˈhɑːliːˌwʊd/

HAHL-ee-wuud

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːlhol·iːly·wʊdwood

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