How do you pronounce "boorish"?

In American English: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ (BUUR-ish). In British English: /bˈɔːɹɪʃ/ (B-awr). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ (BUUR-ish). In Australian English: /bˈɔːɹɪʃ/ (B-awr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊrɪʃ/ (BUUR-ish), while in British English it's /bˈɔːɹɪʃ/ (B-awr).

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boorish

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/ˈbʊrɪʃ/

BUUR-ish

Syllable Breakdown

bʊrboor·ɪʃish

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