How do you pronounce "bernard"?

In American English: /bɝˈnɑːrd/ (bur-NAHRD). In British English: /bˈɜːnəd/ (B-ɜn). In Canadian English: /bɝˈnɑːrd/ (bur-NAHRD). In Australian English: /bˈɜːnəd/ (B-ɜn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɝˈnɑːrd/ (bur-NAHRD), while in British English it's /bˈɜːnəd/ (B-ɜn).

How to Pronounce "bernard"

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bernard

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/bɝˈnɑːrd/

bur-NAHRD

Syllable Breakdown

bɝber·nɑːrdnard

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