How do you pronounce "adrian"?

In American English: /ˈeɪdriːən/ (AYDR-ee-uhn). In British English: /ˈeɪdɹɪən/ (AYDR-i-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪdriːən/ (AYDR-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈeɪdɹiən/ (AYDR-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪdriːən/ (AYDR-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈeɪdɹɪən/ (AYDR-i-uhn).

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adrian

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/ˈeɪdriːən/

AYDR-ee-uhn

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eɪdrad·iːri·ənan

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Last updated: 2026-02-12