How do you pronounce "wholesome"?

In American English: /ˈhoʊlsəm/ (HOHLS-uhm). In British English: /hˈəʊlsʌm/ (H-ohls). In Canadian English: /ˈhoʊlsəm/ (HOHLS-uhm). In Australian English: /hˈəʊlsʌm/ (H-ohls).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhoʊlsəm/ (HOHLS-uhm), while in British English it's /hˈəʊlsʌm/ (H-ohls).

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wholesome

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/ˈhoʊlsəm/

HOHLS-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

hoʊlswhole·əmsome

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