How do you pronounce "lampoon"?

In American English: /læmˈpuːn/ (lam-POON). In British English: /lampˈuːn/ (LAMP). In Canadian English: /læmˈpuːn/ (lam-POON). In Australian English: /lampˈuːn/ (LAMP).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /læmˈpuːn/ (lam-POON), while in British English it's /lampˈuːn/ (LAMP).

How to Pronounce "lampoon"

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lampoon

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/læmˈpuːn/

lam-POON

Syllable Breakdown

læmlam·puːnpoon

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