How do you pronounce "auburn"?

In American English: /ˈɑːbɝn/ (AHB-urn). In British English: /ˈɔːbən/ (AWB-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːbɝn/ (AHB-urn). In Australian English: /ˈɔːbɜːn/ (AWB-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːbɝn/ (AHB-urn), while in British English it's /ˈɔːbən/ (AWB-uhn).

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auburn

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/ˈɑːbɝn/

AHB-urn

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːbaub·ɝnurn

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Last updated: 2026-02-12