How do you pronounce "legume"?

In American English: /ˈlɛgˌjuːm/ (LEHG-yoom). In British English: /lˈɛɡjuːm/ (L-ehgy). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛgˌjuːm/ (LEHG-yoom). In Australian English: /lˈɛɡjuːm/ (L-ehgy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛgˌjuːm/ (LEHG-yoom), while in British English it's /lˈɛɡjuːm/ (L-ehgy).

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legume

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/ˈlɛgˌjuːm/

LEHG-yoom

Syllable Breakdown

lɛgleg·juːmume

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