How do you pronounce "dunkirk"?

In American English: /ˈdʌnkɝk/ (DUHNK-urk). In British English: /dˈʌŋkɜːk/ (D-uhngk). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌnkɝk/ (DUHNK-urk). In Australian English: /dˈʌŋkɜːk/ (D-uhngk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌnkɝk/ (DUHNK-urk), while in British English it's /dˈʌŋkɜːk/ (D-uhngk).

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dunkirk

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/ˈdʌnkɝk/

DUHNK-urk

Syllable Breakdown

dʌnkdun·ɝkkirk

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