How do you pronounce "laudanum"?

In American English: /ˈlɔdənəm/ (LAWD-uhn-uhm). In British English: /lˈɔːdanəm/ (L-awd). In Canadian English: /ˈlɔdənəm/ (LAWD-uhn-uhm). In Australian English: /lˈɔːdanəm/ (L-awd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɔdənəm/ (LAWD-uhn-uhm), while in British English it's /lˈɔːdanəm/ (L-awd).

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laudanum

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/ˈlɔdənəm/

LAWD-uhn-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

lɔdlau·ənda·əmnum

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