How do you pronounce "brussels"?

In American English: /ˈbrʌsəlz/ (BRUHS-uhlz). In British English: /bɹˈɐsəlz/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌsəlz/ (BRUHS-uhlz). In Australian English: /bɹˈʌsəlz/ (BR-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrʌsəlz/ (BRUHS-uhlz), while in British English it's /bɹˈɐsəlz/ (BR).

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brussels

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/ˈbrʌsəlz/

BRUHS-uhlz

Syllable Breakdown

brʌsbrus·əlzsels

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