How do you pronounce "plume"?

In American English: /ˈpluːm/ (PLOOM). In British English: /plˈuːm/ (PL). In Canadian English: /ˈpluːm/ (PLOOM). In Australian English: /plˈuːm/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpluːm/ (PLOOM), while in British English it's /plˈuːm/ (PL).

How to Pronounce "plume"

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plume

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/ˈpluːm/

PLOOM

Syllable Breakdown

pluːmplume

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