How do you pronounce "berkshires"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːkˌʃɪrz/ (BURK-shirz). In British English: /bˈɜːkʃəz/ (B-ɜksh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːkˌʃɪrz/ (BURK-shirz). In Australian English: /bˈɜːkʃəz/ (B-ɜksh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːkˌʃɪrz/ (BURK-shirz), while in British English it's /bˈɜːkʃəz/ (B-ɜksh).

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berkshires

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/ˈbɝːkˌʃɪrz/

BURK-shirz

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːkberk·ʃɪrzshires

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