How do you pronounce "thelma"?

In American English: /ˈθɛlmə/ (THEHLM-uh). In British English: /θˈɛlmə/ (TH-ehlm). In Canadian English: /ˈθɛlmə/ (THEHLM-uh). In Australian English: /θˈɛlmə/ (TH-ehlm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɛlmə/ (THEHLM-uh), while in British English it's /θˈɛlmə/ (TH-ehlm).

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thelma

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/ˈθɛlmə/

THEHLM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

θɛlmthel·əma

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