How do you pronounce "mildew"?

In American English: /ˈmɪlˌduː/ (MIL-doo). In British English: /mˈɪldjuː/ (M-ildy). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪlˌduː/ (MIL-doo). In Australian English: /mˈɪldjuː/ (M-ildy).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪlˌduː/ (MIL-doo), while in British English it's /mˈɪldjuː/ (M-ildy).

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mildew

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/ˈmɪlˌduː/

MIL-doo

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mɪlmil·duːdew

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