How do you pronounce "houston"?

In American English: /ˈhjuːstən/ (HYOOST-uhn). In British English: /hjˈuːstən/ (HY-oost). In Canadian English: /ˈhjuːstən/ (HYOOST-uhn). In Australian English: /hjˈuːstən/ (HY-oost).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhjuːstən/ (HYOOST-uhn), while in British English it's /hjˈuːstən/ (HY-oost).

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houston

/ˈhjuːstən/

HYOOST-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

hjuːsthous·ənton

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