How do you pronounce "abraham"?

In American English: /ˈeɪbrəˌhæm/ (AYBR-uh-ham). In British English: /ˈeɪbɹəhˌæm/ (AYBR-uhh-am). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪbrəˌhæm/ (AYBR-uh-ham). In Australian English: /ˈeɪbɹəhˌam/ (AYBR-uhh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪbrəˌhæm/ (AYBR-uh-ham), while in British English it's /ˈeɪbɹəhˌæm/ (AYBR-uhh-am).

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abraham

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/ˈeɪbrəˌhæm/

AYBR-uh-ham

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eɪbrab·əra·hæmham

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Last updated: 2026-02-12