How do you pronounce "pumpkin"?

In American English: /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ (PUHMPK-in). In British English: /pˈɐmpkɪn/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ (PUHMPK-in). In Australian English: /pˈʌmpkɪn/ (P-uhmpk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpʌmpkɪn/ (PUHMPK-in), while in British English it's /pˈɐmpkɪn/ (P).

How to Pronounce "pumpkin"

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pumpkin

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/ˈpʌmpkɪn/

PUHMPK-in

Syllable Breakdown

pʌmpkpump·ɪnkin

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