How do you pronounce "lukewarm"?

In American English: /ˈluːˈkwɔrm/ (LOO-KWAWRM). In British English: /lˈuːkwɔːm/ (L-ookw). In Canadian English: /ˈluːˈkwɔrm/ (LOO-KWAWRM). In Australian English: /lˈuːkwɔːm/ (L-ookw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːˈkwɔrm/ (LOO-KWAWRM), while in British English it's /lˈuːkwɔːm/ (L-ookw).

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lukewarm

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/ˈluːˈkwɔrm/

LOO-KWAWRM

Syllable Breakdown

luːluke·kwɔrmwarm

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