How do you pronounce "borough"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːˌoʊ/ (BUR-oh). In British English: /bˈɐɹə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːˌoʊ/ (BUR-oh). In Australian English: /bˈʌɹə/ (B-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːˌoʊ/ (BUR-oh), while in British English it's /bˈɐɹə/ (B).

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borough

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/ˈbɝːˌoʊ/

BUR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːbor·oʊough

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