How do you pronounce "ottoman"?

In American English: /ˈɑːtəmən/ (AHT-uhm-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒtəmən/ (OT-uhm-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːtəmən/ (AHT-uhm-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒtəmən/ (OT-uhm-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːtəmən/ (AHT-uhm-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒtəmən/ (OT-uhm-uhn).

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ottoman

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/ˈɑːtəmən/

AHT-uhm-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːtot·əmto·ənman

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