How do you pronounce "burmese"?

In American English: /bɝˈmiːz/ (bur-MEEZ). In British English: /bˈɜːmiːz/ (B-ɜm). In Canadian English: /bɝˈmiːz/ (bur-MEEZ). In Australian English: /bˈɜːmiːz/ (B-ɜm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɝˈmiːz/ (bur-MEEZ), while in British English it's /bˈɜːmiːz/ (B-ɜm).

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burmese

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/bɝˈmiːz/

bur-MEEZ

Syllable Breakdown

bɝbur·miːzmese

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