How do you pronounce "parenthood"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəntˌhʊd/ (PEHR-uhnt-huud). In British English: /pˈeəɹənthˌʊd/ (P-eh-uhr-uhnth). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəntˌhʊd/ (PEHR-uhnt-huud). In Australian English: /pˈeəɹənthˌʊd/ (P-eh-uhr-uhnth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəntˌhʊd/ (PEHR-uhnt-huud), while in British English it's /pˈeəɹənthˌʊd/ (P-eh-uhr-uhnth).

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/ˈpɛrəntˌhʊd/

PEHR-uhnt-huud

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pɛrpar·əntent·hʊdhood

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