How do you pronounce "nutmeg"?

In American English: /ˈnʌtˌmɛg/ (NUHT-mehg). In British English: /nˈʌtmɛɡ/ (N-uhtm). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌtˌmɛg/ (NUHT-mehg). In Australian English: /nˈʌtmɛɡ/ (N-uhtm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnʌtˌmɛg/ (NUHT-mehg), while in British English it's /nˈʌtmɛɡ/ (N-uhtm).

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nutmeg

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/ˈnʌtˌmɛg/

NUHT-mehg

Syllable Breakdown

nʌtnut·mɛgmeg

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