How do you pronounce "adverb"?

In American English: /ˈædvɝb/ (ADV-urb). In British English: /ˈadvɜːb/ (ADV). In Canadian English: /ˈædvɝb/ (ADV-urb). In Australian English: /ˈadvɜːb/ (ADV).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈædvɝb/ (ADV-urb), while in British English it's /ˈadvɜːb/ (ADV).

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adverb

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/ˈædvɝb/

ADV-urb

Syllable Breakdown

ædvad·ɝbverb

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