How do you pronounce "beirut"?

In American English: /beɪˈruːt/ (bay-ROOT). In British English: /beɪɹˈuːt/ (bayr-OOT). In Canadian English: /beɪˈruːt/ (bay-ROOT). In Australian English: /beɪɹˈuːt/ (bayr-OOT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /beɪˈruːt/ (bay-ROOT), while in British English it's /beɪɹˈuːt/ (bayr-OOT).

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beirut

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/beɪˈruːt/

bay-ROOT

Syllable Breakdown

beɪbei·ruːtrut

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