How do you pronounce "prudence"?

In American English: /ˈpruːdəns/ (PROOD-uhns). In British English: /pɹˈuːdəns/ (PR-ood). In Canadian English: /ˈpruːdəns/ (PROOD-uhns). In Australian English: /pɹˈuːdəns/ (PR-ood).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpruːdəns/ (PROOD-uhns), while in British English it's /pɹˈuːdəns/ (PR-ood).

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prudence

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/ˈpruːdəns/

PROOD-uhns

Syllable Breakdown

pruːdpru·ənsdence

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