How do you pronounce "placement"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪsmənt/ (PLAYSM-uhnt). In British English: /plˈeɪsmənt/ (PL-aysm). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪsmənt/ (PLAYSM-uhnt). In Australian English: /plˈeɪsmənt/ (PL-aysm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪsmənt/ (PLAYSM-uhnt), while in British English it's /plˈeɪsmənt/ (PL-aysm).

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placement

/ˈpleɪsmənt/

PLAYSM-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪsmplace·əntment

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