How do you pronounce "further"?

In American English: /ˈfɝːðɝ/ (FURTH-ur). In British English: /fˈɜːðə/ (F-ɜth). In Canadian English: /ˈfɝːðɝ/ (FURTH-ur). In Australian English: /fˈɜːðə/ (F-ɜth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɝːðɝ/ (FURTH-ur), while in British English it's /fˈɜːðə/ (F-ɜth).

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further

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/ˈfɝːðɝ/

FURTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

fɝːðfur·ɝther

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