How do you pronounce "shalom"?

In American English: /ʃəˈloʊm/ (shuh-LOHM). In British English: /ʃˈaləm/ (SH). In Canadian English: /ʃəˈloʊm/ (shuh-LOHM). In Australian English: /ʃˈaləm/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ʃəˈloʊm/ (shuh-LOHM), while in British English it's /ʃˈaləm/ (SH).

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shalom

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/ʃəˈloʊm/

shuh-LOHM

Syllable Breakdown

ʃəsha·loʊmlom

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