How do you pronounce "pompous"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːmpəs/ (PAHMP-uhs). In British English: /pˈɒmpəs/ (P-omp). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːmpəs/ (PAHMP-uhs). In Australian English: /pˈɒmpəs/ (P-omp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːmpəs/ (PAHMP-uhs), while in British English it's /pˈɒmpəs/ (P-omp).

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pompous

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/ˈpɑːmpəs/

PAHMP-uhs

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pɑːmppom·əspous

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