How do you pronounce "pelham"?

In American English: /ˈpɛləm/ (PEHL-uhm). In British English: /pˈɛləm/ (P-ehl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛləm/ (PEHL-uhm). In Australian English: /pˈɛləm/ (P-ehl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛləm/ (PEHL-uhm), while in British English it's /pˈɛləm/ (P-ehl).

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pelham

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/ˈpɛləm/

PEHL-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

pɛlpel·əmham

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