How do you pronounce "hereabouts"?

In American English: /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊts/ (HIR-uh-bowts). In British English: /hˈiəɹɐbˌaʊts/ (H-ee-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪrəˌbʌʊts/ (HIR-uh-buh-uuts). In Australian English: /hˈiəɹɐbˌaʊts/ (H-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪrəˌbaʊts/ (HIR-uh-bowts), while in British English it's /hˈiəɹɐbˌaʊts/ (H-ee-uhr).

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hereabouts

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/ˈhɪrəˌbaʊts/

HIR-uh-bowts

Syllable Breakdown

hɪrhere·əabo·baʊtsuts

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