How do you pronounce "phonemes"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊniːmz/ (FOHN-eemz). In British English: /fˈəʊniːmz/ (F-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊniːmz/ (FOHN-eemz). In Australian English: /fˈəʊniːmz/ (F-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊniːmz/ (FOHN-eemz), while in British English it's /fˈəʊniːmz/ (F-ohn).

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phonemes

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/ˈfoʊniːmz/

FOHN-eemz

Syllable Breakdown

foʊnpho·iːmznemes

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