How do you pronounce "forbade"?

In American English: /fɝˈbeɪd/ (fur-BAYD). In British English: /fəbˈeɪd/ (fuhb-AYD). In Canadian English: /fɝˈbeɪd/ (fur-BAYD). In Australian English: /fəbˈeɪd/ (fuhb-AYD).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /fɝˈbeɪd/ (fur-BAYD), while in British English it's /fəbˈeɪd/ (fuhb-AYD).

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forbade

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/fɝˈbeɪd/

fur-BAYD

Syllable Breakdown

fɝfor·beɪdbade

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