How do you pronounce "lavender"?

In American English: /ˈlævəndɝ/ (LAV-uhnd-ur). In British English: /lˈavəndə/ (L-av). In Canadian English: /ˈlævəndɝ/ (LAV-uhnd-ur). In Australian English: /lˈavəndə/ (L-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlævəndɝ/ (LAV-uhnd-ur), while in British English it's /lˈavəndə/ (L-av).

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lavender

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/ˈlævəndɝ/

LAV-uhnd-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lævla·əndven·ɝder

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