How do you pronounce "marooned"?

In American English: /mɝˈuːnd/ (mur-OOND). In British English: /məɹˈuːnd/ (muhr-OOND). In Canadian English: /mɝˈuːnd/ (mur-OOND). In Australian English: /məɹˈuːnd/ (muhr-OOND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɝˈuːnd/ (mur-OOND), while in British English it's /məɹˈuːnd/ (muhr-OOND).

How to Pronounce "marooned"

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marooned

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/mɝˈuːnd/

mur-OOND

Syllable Breakdown

mɝma·uːndrooned

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