How do you pronounce "saddam"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːdəm/ (SAHD-uhm). In British English: /sædˈæm/ (sad-AM). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːdəm/ (SAHD-uhm). In Australian English: /sˈadəm/ (S).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːdəm/ (SAHD-uhm), while in British English it's /sædˈæm/ (sad-AM).

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saddam

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/ˈsɑːdəm/

SAHD-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

sɑːdsad·əmdam

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