How do you pronounce "berkeley"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːkli/ (BURKL-ee). In British English: /bˈɜːkli/ (B-ɜkl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːkli/ (BURKL-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɜːkli/ (B-ɜkl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːkli/ (BURKL-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɜːkli/ (B-ɜkl).

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berkeley

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/ˈbɝːkli/

BURKL-ee

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːklberke·iley

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