How do you pronounce "maelstrom"?

In American English: /ˈmeɪlstrəm/ (MAYLSTR-uhm). In British English: /mˈeɪlstɹɒm/ (M-aylstr). In Canadian English: /ˈmeɪlstrəm/ (MAYLSTR-uhm). In Australian English: /mˈeɪlstɹɒm/ (M-aylstr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmeɪlstrəm/ (MAYLSTR-uhm), while in British English it's /mˈeɪlstɹɒm/ (M-aylstr).

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maelstrom

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/ˈmeɪlstrəm/

MAYLSTR-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

meɪlstrmael·əmstrom

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