How do you pronounce "pilgrim"?

In American English: /ˈpɪlgrəm/ (PILGR-uhm). In British English: /pˈɪlgɹɪm/ (P-ilgr). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪlgrəm/ (PILGR-uhm). In Australian English: /pˈɪlɡɹɪm/ (P-ilgr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪlgrəm/ (PILGR-uhm), while in British English it's /pˈɪlgɹɪm/ (P-ilgr).

How to Pronounce "pilgrim"

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pilgrim

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/ˈpɪlgrəm/

PILGR-uhm

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pɪlgrpil·əmgrim

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