How do you pronounce "sophomore"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːfˌmɔr/ (SAHF-mawr). In British English: /sˈɒfəmˌɔː/ (S-of-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːfˌmɔr/ (SAHF-mawr). In Australian English: /sˈɒfəmˌɔː/ (S-of-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːfˌmɔr/ (SAHF-mawr), while in British English it's /sˈɒfəmˌɔː/ (S-of-uhm).

How to Pronounce "sophomore"

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sophomore

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/ˈsɑːfˌmɔr/

SAHF-mawr

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sɑːfsopho·mɔrmore

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