How do you pronounce "forbad"?

In American English: /fɝˈbæd/ (fur-BAD). In British English: /fəbˈad/ (FUHB). In Canadian English: /fɝˈbæd/ (fur-BAD). In Australian English: /fəbˈad/ (FUHB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈbæd/ (fur-BAD), while in British English it's /fəbˈad/ (FUHB).

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forbad

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/fɝˈbæd/

fur-BAD

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·bædbad

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