How do you pronounce "numerous"?

In American English: /ˈnuːmɝəs/ (NOOM-ur-uhs). In British English: /njˈuːməɹəs/ (NY-oom-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːmɝəs/ (NOOM-ur-uhs). In Australian English: /njˈuːməɹəs/ (NY-oom-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːmɝəs/ (NOOM-ur-uhs), while in British English it's /njˈuːməɹəs/ (NY-oom-uhr).

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numerous

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/ˈnuːmɝəs/

NOOM-ur-uhs

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nuːmnu·ɝmer·əsous

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