How do you pronounce "dubious"?

In American English: /ˈduːbiːəs/ (DOOB-ee-uhs). In British English: /djˈuːbɪəs/ (DY-oob-i). In Canadian English: /ˈduːbiːəs/ (DOOB-ee-uhs). In Australian English: /djˈuːbɪəs/ (DY-oob-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈduːbiːəs/ (DOOB-ee-uhs), while in British English it's /djˈuːbɪəs/ (DY-oob-i).

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dubious

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/ˈduːbiːəs/

DOOB-ee-uhs

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duːbdu·iːbi·əsous

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