How do you pronounce "roommates"?

In American English: /ˈruːˌmeɪts/ (ROO-mayts). In British English: /ɹˈuːmˌeɪts/ (R-oom). In Canadian English: /ˈruːˌmeɪts/ (ROO-mayts). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːmeɪts/ (R-oom).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːˌmeɪts/ (ROO-mayts), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːmˌeɪts/ (R-oom).

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/ˈruːˌmeɪts/

ROO-mayts

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ruːroom·meɪtsmates

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