How do you pronounce "bourbons"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːbənz/ (BURB-uhnz). In British English: /bˈɜːbənz/ (B-ɜb). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːbənz/ (BURB-uhnz). In Australian English: /bˈɜːbənz/ (B-ɜb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːbənz/ (BURB-uhnz), while in British English it's /bˈɜːbənz/ (B-ɜb).

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bourbons

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/ˈbɝːbənz/

BURB-uhnz

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːbbour·ənzbons

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