How do you pronounce "burma"?

In American English: /ˈbɝːmə/ (BURM-uh). In British English: /bˈɜːmə/ (B-ɜm). In Canadian English: /ˈbɝːmə/ (BURM-uh). In Australian English: /bˈɜːmə/ (B-ɜm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɝːmə/ (BURM-uh), while in British English it's /bˈɜːmə/ (B-ɜm).

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burma

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/ˈbɝːmə/

BURM-uh

Syllable Breakdown

bɝːmbur·əma

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