How do you pronounce "railroad"?

In American English: /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/ (RAYL-rohd). In British English: /ɹˈeɪlɹˌəʊd/ (R-aylr). In Canadian English: /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/ (RAYL-rohd). In Australian English: /ɹˈeɪlɹəʊd/ (R-aylr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈreɪlˌroʊd/ (RAYL-rohd), while in British English it's /ɹˈeɪlɹˌəʊd/ (R-aylr).

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railroad

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/ˈreɪlˌroʊd/

RAYL-rohd

Syllable Breakdown

reɪlrail·roʊdroad

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