How do you pronounce "modem"?

In American English: /ˈmoʊdəm/ (MOHD-uhm). In British English: /mˈəʊdɛm/ (M-ohd). In Canadian English: /ˈmoʊdəm/ (MOHD-uhm). In Australian English: /mˈəʊdɛm/ (M-ohd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmoʊdəm/ (MOHD-uhm), while in British English it's /mˈəʊdɛm/ (M-ohd).

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modem

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/ˈmoʊdəm/

MOHD-uhm

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moʊdmo·əmdem

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