How do you pronounce "amber"?

In American English: /ˈæmbɝ/ (AMB-ur). In British English: /ˈæmbə/ (AMB-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈæmbɝ/ (AMB-ur). In Australian English: /ˈambə/ (AMB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæmbɝ/ (AMB-ur), while in British English it's /ˈæmbə/ (AMB-uh).

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amber

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/ˈæmbɝ/

AMB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

æmbam·ɝber

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Last updated: 2026-02-12