How do you pronounce "austere"?

In American English: /ɔˈstɪr/ (aw-STIR). In British English: /ɒstˈɪə/ (ost-I-uh). In Canadian English: /ɔˈstɪr/ (aw-STIR). In Australian English: /ɔːstˈiə/ (awst-EE-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɔˈstɪr/ (aw-STIR), while in British English it's /ɒstˈɪə/ (ost-I-uh).

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austere

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/ɔˈstɪr/

aw-STIR

Syllable Breakdown

ɔaus·stɪrtere

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Last updated: 2026-02-12