How do you pronounce "ludicrous"?

In American English: /ˈluːdəkrəs/ (LOOD-uhkr-uhs). In British English: /lˈuːdɪkɹəs/ (L-ood-ikr). In Canadian English: /ˈluːdəkrəs/ (LOOD-uhkr-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈuːdɪkɹəs/ (L-ood-ikr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːdəkrəs/ (LOOD-uhkr-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈuːdɪkɹəs/ (L-ood-ikr).

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ludicrous

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/ˈluːdəkrəs/

LOOD-uhkr-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

luːdlu·əkrdi·əscrous

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