How do you pronounce "polymer"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːləmɝ/ (PAHL-uhm-ur). In British English: /pˈɒlɪmə/ (P-ol-im). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːləmɝ/ (PAHL-uhm-ur). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪmə/ (P-ol-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːləmɝ/ (PAHL-uhm-ur), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪmə/ (P-ol-im).

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polymer

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/ˈpɑːləmɝ/

PAHL-uhm-ur

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːlpo·əmly·ɝmer

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