How do you pronounce "country"?

In American English: /ˈkʌntri/ (KUHNTR-ee). In British English: /kˈɐntɹi/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkʌntri/ (KUHNTR-ee). In Australian English: /kˈʌntɹi/ (K-uhntr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkʌntri/ (KUHNTR-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɐntɹi/ (K).

How to Pronounce "country"

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country

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/ˈkʌntri/

KUHNTR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kʌntrcoun·itry

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