How do you pronounce "kaboom"?

In American English: /kəˈbuːm/ (kuh-BOOM). In British English: /kɐbˈuːm/ (KⱯB). In Canadian English: /kəˈbuːm/ (kuh-BOOM). In Australian English: /kɐbˈuːm/ (KⱯB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kəˈbuːm/ (kuh-BOOM), while in British English it's /kɐbˈuːm/ (KⱯB).

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kaboom

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/kəˈbuːm/

kuh-BOOM

Syllable Breakdown

kəka·buːmboom

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