How do you pronounce "wisdom"?

In American English: /ˈwɪzdəm/ (WIZD-uhm). In British English: /wˈɪzdəm/ (W-izd). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪzdəm/ (WIZD-uhm). In Australian English: /wˈɪzdəm/ (W-izd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪzdəm/ (WIZD-uhm), while in British English it's /wˈɪzdəm/ (W-izd).

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wisdom

/ˈwɪzdəm/

WIZD-uhm

Syllable Breakdown

wɪzdwis·əmdom

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