How do you pronounce "hume"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːm/ (HYOOM). In British English: /hjˈuːm/ (HY). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːm/ (HYOOM). In Australian English: /hjˈuːm/ (HY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːm/ (HYOOM), while in British English it's /hjˈuːm/ (HY).

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hume

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/ˈhjuːm/

HYOOM

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hjuːmhume

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