How do you pronounce "arbor"?

In American English: /ˈɑːrbɝ/ (AHRB-ur). In British English: /ˈɑːbə/ (AHB-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːrbɝ/ (AHRB-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɑːbə/ (AHB-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːrbɝ/ (AHRB-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɑːbə/ (AHB-uh).

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arbor

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/ˈɑːrbɝ/

AHRB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːrbar·ɝbor

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Last updated: 2026-02-12