How do you pronounce "malcolm"?

In American English: /ˈmælkəm/ (MALK-uhm). In British English: /mˈælkəm/ (M-alk). In Canadian English: /ˈmælkəm/ (MALK-uhm). In Australian English: /mˈalkəm/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmælkəm/ (MALK-uhm), while in British English it's /mˈælkəm/ (M-alk).

How to Pronounce "malcolm"

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malcolm

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/ˈmælkəm/

MALK-uhm

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mælkmal·əmcolm

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