How do you pronounce "rostrum"?

In American English: /ˈrɑːstrəm/ (RAHSTR-uhm). In British English: /ɹˈɒstɹəm/ (R-ostr). In Canadian English: /ˈrɑːstrəm/ (RAHSTR-uhm). In Australian English: /ɹˈɒstɹəm/ (R-ostr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɑːstrəm/ (RAHSTR-uhm), while in British English it's /ɹˈɒstɹəm/ (R-ostr).

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rostrum

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/ˈrɑːstrəm/

RAHSTR-uhm

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rɑːstrros·əmtrum

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