How do you pronounce "burglars"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːglɝz/ (BURGL-urz). In British English: /bˈɜːɡləz/ (B-ɜgl). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːglɝz/ (BURGL-urz). In Australian English: /bˈɜːɡləz/ (B-ɜgl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːglɝz/ (BURGL-urz), while in British English it's /bˈɜːɡləz/ (B-ɜgl).

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burglars

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/ˈbɝːglɝz/

BURGL-urz

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːglbur·ɝzglars

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