How do you pronounce "volumes"?

In American English: /ˈvɑːljuːmz/ (VAHLY-oomz). In British English: /vˈɒljuːmz/ (V-oly). In Canadian English: /ˈvɑːljuːmz/ (VAHLY-oomz). In Australian English: /vˈɒljuːmz/ (V-oly).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvɑːljuːmz/ (VAHLY-oomz), while in British English it's /vˈɒljuːmz/ (V-oly).

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volumes

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/ˈvɑːljuːmz/

VAHLY-oomz

Syllable Breakdown

vɑːljvol·uːmzumes

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