How do you pronounce "rotund"?

In American English: /roʊˈtʌnd/ (roh-TUHND). In British English: /ɹəʊtˈʌnd/ (roht-UHND). In Canadian English: /roʊˈtʌnd/ (roh-TUHND). In Australian English: /ɹəʊtˈʌnd/ (roht-UHND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /roʊˈtʌnd/ (roh-TUHND), while in British English it's /ɹəʊtˈʌnd/ (roht-UHND).

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rotund

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/roʊˈtʌnd/

roh-TUHND

Syllable Breakdown

roʊro·tʌndtund

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