How do you pronounce "cucumber"?

In American English: /ˈkjuːkəmbɝ/ (KYOOK-uhmb-ur). In British English: /kjˈuːkˌɐmbə/ (KY-ook). In Canadian English: /ˈkjuːkəmbɝ/ (KYOOK-uhmb-ur). In Australian English: /kjˈuːkʌmbə/ (KY-ook-uhmb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkjuːkəmbɝ/ (KYOOK-uhmb-ur), while in British English it's /kjˈuːkˌɐmbə/ (KY-ook).

How to Pronounce "cucumber"

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cucumber

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/ˈkjuːkəmbɝ/

KYOOK-uhmb-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kjuːkcu·əmbcum·ɝber

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