How do you pronounce "bureau"?

In American English: /ˈbjʊroʊ/ (BYUUR-oh). In British English: /bjˈʊəɹəʊ/ (BY-uu-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbjʊroʊ/ (BYUUR-oh). In Australian English: /bjˈʊəɹəʊ/ (BY-uu-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbjʊroʊ/ (BYUUR-oh), while in British English it's /bjˈʊəɹəʊ/ (BY-uu-uhr).

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bureau

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/ˈbjʊroʊ/

BYUUR-oh

Syllable Breakdown

bjʊrbu·oʊreau

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