How do you pronounce "courier"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːiːɝ/ (KUR-ee-ur). In British English: /kˈʊɹɪə/ (K-uur-i). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːiːɝ/ (KUR-ee-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɜːɹiə/ (K-ɜr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːiːɝ/ (KUR-ee-ur), while in British English it's /kˈʊɹɪə/ (K-uur-i).

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courier

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/ˈkɝːiːɝ/

KUR-ee-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːco·iːuri·ɝer

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