How do you pronounce "woman"?

In American English: /ˈwʊmən/ (WUUM-uhn). In British English: /wˈʊmən/ (W-uum). In Canadian English: /ˈwʊmən/ (WUUM-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈʊmən/ (W-uum).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwʊmən/ (WUUM-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈʊmən/ (W-uum).

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woman

/ˈwʊmən/

WUUM-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

wʊmwom·ənan

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