How do you pronounce "casbah"?

In American English: /ˈkæsbə/ (KASB-uh). In British English: /kˈasbə/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæsbə/ (KASB-uh). In Australian English: /kˈasbə/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæsbə/ (KASB-uh), while in British English it's /kˈasbə/ (K).

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casbah

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/ˈkæsbə/

KASB-uh

Syllable Breakdown

kæsbcas·əbah

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