How do you pronounce "luminous"?

In American English: /ˈluːmənəs/ (LOOM-uhn-uhs). In British English: /lˈuːmɪnəs/ (L-oom-in). In Canadian English: /ˈluːmənəs/ (LOOM-uhn-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈuːmɪnəs/ (L-oom-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːmənəs/ (LOOM-uhn-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈuːmɪnəs/ (L-oom-in).

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luminous

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/ˈluːmənəs/

LOOM-uhn-uhs

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luːmlu·ənmi·əsnous

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