How do you pronounce "bulwark"?

In American English: /ˈbʊlwɝk/ (BUULW-urk). In British English: /bˈʊlwɔːk/ (B-uulw). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊlwɝk/ (BUULW-urk). In Australian English: /bˈʊlwɔːk/ (B-uulw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊlwɝk/ (BUULW-urk), while in British English it's /bˈʊlwɔːk/ (B-uulw).

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bulwark

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/ˈbʊlwɝk/

BUULW-urk

Syllable Breakdown

bʊlwbul·ɝkwark

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