How do you pronounce "areas"?

In American English: /ˈɛriːəz/ (EHR-ee-uhz). In British English: /ˈɛəɹɪəz/ (EH-uhr-i-uhz). In Canadian English: /ˈɛriːəz/ (EHR-ee-uhz). In Australian English: /ˈeəɹiəz/ (EH-uhr-ee-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛriːəz/ (EHR-ee-uhz), while in British English it's /ˈɛəɹɪəz/ (EH-uhr-i-uhz).

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/ˈɛriːəz/

EHR-ee-uhz

Syllable Breakdown

ɛrar·iːe·əzas

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Last updated: 2026-02-12