How do you pronounce "aberdeen"?

In American English: /ˈæbɝˌdiːn/ (AB-ur-deen). In British English: /ˌæbədˈiːn/ (ab-uhd-EEN). In Canadian English: /ˈæbɝˌdiːn/ (AB-ur-deen). In Australian English: /ˌabədˈiːn/ (ab-UHD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæbɝˌdiːn/ (AB-ur-deen), while in British English it's /ˌæbədˈiːn/ (ab-uhd-EEN).

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aberdeen

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/ˈæbɝˌdiːn/

AB-ur-deen

Syllable Breakdown

æbab·ɝerd·diːneen

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