How do you pronounce "area"?

In American English: /ˈɛriːə/ (EHR-ee-uh). In British English: /ˈɛəɹɪə/ (EH-uhr-i-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛriːə/ (EHR-ee-uh). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹiə/ (EH-uhr-ee-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛriːə/ (EHR-ee-uh), while in British English it's /ˈɛəɹɪə/ (EH-uhr-i-uh).

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area

regional

/ˈɛriːə/

EHR-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

ɛra·iːr·əea

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Last updated: 2026-02-12