How do you pronounce "stigma"?

In American English: /ˈstɪgmə/ (STIGM-uh). In British English: /stˈɪgmə/ (ST-igm). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪgmə/ (STIGM-uh). In Australian English: /stˈɪɡmə/ (ST-igm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪgmə/ (STIGM-uh), while in British English it's /stˈɪgmə/ (ST-igm).

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stigma

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/ˈstɪgmə/

STIGM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

stɪgmstig·əma

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