How do you pronounce "derby"?

In American English: /ˈdɝːbi/ (DURB-ee). In British English: /dˈɑːbi/ (D-ahb). In Canadian English: /ˈdɝːbi/ (DURB-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɑːbi/ (D-ahb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɝːbi/ (DURB-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɑːbi/ (D-ahb).

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derby

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/ˈdɝːbi/

DURB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

dɝːbder·iby

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