How do you pronounce "moment"?

In American English: /ˈmoʊmənt/ (MOHM-uhnt). In British English: /mˈəʊmənt/ (M-ohm). In Canadian English: /ˈmoʊmənt/ (MOHM-uhnt). In Australian English: /mˈəʊmənt/ (M-ohm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmoʊmənt/ (MOHM-uhnt), while in British English it's /mˈəʊmənt/ (M-ohm).

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moment

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/ˈmoʊmənt/

MOHM-uhnt

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moʊmmo·əntment

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