How do you pronounce "caribbean"?

In American English: /kɛˈrɪˌbiːən/ (keh-RI-bee-uhn). In British English: /kˌaɹəbˈiən/ (k-AR-uhb). In Canadian English: /kɛˈrɪˌbiːən/ (keh-RI-bee-uhn). In Australian English: /kˌaɹəbˈiən/ (k-AR-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɛˈrɪˌbiːən/ (keh-RI-bee-uhn), while in British English it's /kˌaɹəbˈiən/ (k-AR-uhb).

How to Pronounce "caribbean"

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caribbean

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/kɛˈrɪˌbiːən/

keh-RI-bee-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɛcar·rɪib·biːbe·ənan

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