How do you pronounce "roommate"?

In American English: /ˈruːˌmeɪt/ (ROO-mayt). In British English: /ɹˈuːmˌeɪt/ (R-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈruːˌmeɪt/ (ROO-mayt). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːmeɪt/ (R-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːˌmeɪt/ (ROO-mayt), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːmˌeɪt/ (R-oom).

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/ˈruːˌmeɪt/

ROO-mayt

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ruːroom·meɪtmate

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