How do you pronounce "above"?

In American English: /əˈbʌv/ (uh-BUHV). In British English: /əbˈɐv/ (UHB). In Canadian English: /əˈbʌv/ (uh-BUHV). In Australian English: /əbˈʌv/ (uhb-UHV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈbʌv/ (uh-BUHV), while in British English it's /əbˈɐv/ (UHB).

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above

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/əˈbʌv/

uh-BUHV

Syllable Breakdown

əab·bʌvove

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Last updated: 2026-02-12