How do you pronounce "pm"?

In American English: /ˈpiːˈɛm/ (PEE-EHM). In British English: /pˌiːˈɛm/ (p-EE). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːˈɛm/ (PEE-EHM). In Australian English: /pˌiːˈɛm/ (p-EE).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːˈɛm/ (PEE-EHM), while in British English it's /pˌiːˈɛm/ (p-EE).

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pm

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/ˈpiːˈɛm/

PEE-EHM

Syllable Breakdown

piːp·ɛmm

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