How do you pronounce "pronoun"?

In American English: /ˈproʊnaʊn/ (PROHN-own). In British English: /pɹˈəʊnaʊn/ (PR-ohn). In Canadian English: /ˈproʊnaʊn/ (PROHN-own). In Australian English: /pɹˈəʊnaʊn/ (PR-ohn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈproʊnaʊn/ (PROHN-own), while in British English it's /pɹˈəʊnaʊn/ (PR-ohn).

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pronoun

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/ˈproʊnaʊn/

PROHN-own

Syllable Breakdown

proʊnpro·aʊnnoun

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