How do you pronounce "birkhead"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːkhɛd/ (BURKH-ehd). In British English: /bˈɜːkhɛd/ (B-ɜkh). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːkhɛd/ (BURKH-ehd). In Australian English: /bˈɜːkhɛd/ (B-ɜkh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːkhɛd/ (BURKH-ehd), while in British English it's /bˈɜːkhɛd/ (B-ɜkh).

How to Pronounce "birkhead"

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birkhead

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/ˈbɝːkhɛd/

BURKH-ehd

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːkhbirk·ɛdhead

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