How do you pronounce "flourish"?

In American English: /ˈflɝːɪʃ/ (FLUR-ish). In British English: /flˈɐɹɪʃ/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflɝːɪʃ/ (FLUR-ish). In Australian English: /flˈʌɹɪʃ/ (FL-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflɝːɪʃ/ (FLUR-ish), while in British English it's /flˈɐɹɪʃ/ (FL).

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flourish

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/ˈflɝːɪʃ/

FLUR-ish

Syllable Breakdown

flɝːflour·ɪʃish

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