How do you pronounce "canterbury"?

In American English: /ˈkæntɝˌbɛri/ (KANT-ur-behr-ee). In British English: /kˈæntəbɹi/ (K-ant-uhbr). In Canadian English: /ˈkæntɝˌbɛri/ (KANT-ur-behr-ee). In Australian English: /kˈantəbɹi/ (K-ant).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæntɝˌbɛri/ (KANT-ur-behr-ee), while in British English it's /kˈæntəbɹi/ (K-ant-uhbr).

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canterbury

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/ˈkæntɝˌbɛri/

KANT-ur-behr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kæntcan·ɝter·bɛrbu·iry

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