How do you pronounce "volume"?

In American English: /ˈvɑːljuːm/ (VAHLY-oom). In British English: /vˈɒljuːm/ (V-oly). In Canadian English: /ˈvɑːljuːm/ (VAHLY-oom). In Australian English: /vˈɒljuːm/ (V-oly).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɑːljuːm/ (VAHLY-oom), while in British English it's /vˈɒljuːm/ (V-oly).

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volume

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/ˈvɑːljuːm/

VAHLY-oom

Syllable Breakdown

vɑːljvol·uːmume

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