How do you pronounce "rhododendron"?

In American English: /ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/ (rohd-uh-DEHNDR-uhn). In British English: /ɹˌəʊdədˈɛndɹən/ (r-ohd-UHD-ehndr). In Canadian English: /ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/ (rohd-uh-DEHNDR-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˌəʊdədˈɛndɹən/ (r-ohd-UHD-ehndr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/ (rohd-uh-DEHNDR-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˌəʊdədˈɛndɹən/ (r-ohd-UHD-ehndr).

How to Pronounce "rhododendron"

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rhododendron

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/ˌroʊdəˈdɛndrən/

rohd-uh-DEHNDR-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

roʊdrh·əodo·dɛndrden·əndron

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