How do you pronounce "harbor"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːrbɝ/ (HAHRB-ur). In British English: /hˈɑːbə/ (H-ahb). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːrbɝ/ (HAHRB-ur). In Australian English: /hˈɑːbə/ (H-ahb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːrbɝ/ (HAHRB-ur), while in British English it's /hˈɑːbə/ (H-ahb).

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harbor

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/ˈhɑːrbɝ/

HAHRB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hɑːrbhar·ɝbor

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