How do you pronounce "seldom"?

In American English: /ˈsɛldəm/ (SEHLD-uhm). In British English: /sˈɛldəm/ (S-ehld). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛldəm/ (SEHLD-uhm). In Australian English: /sˈɛldəm/ (S-ehld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛldəm/ (SEHLD-uhm), while in British English it's /sˈɛldəm/ (S-ehld).

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seldom

/ˈsɛldəm/

SEHLD-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

sɛldsel·əmdom

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