How do you pronounce "johannesburg"?

In American English: /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbɝg/ (joh-HAN-isb-urg). In British English: /dʒəʊhˈanzbɜːɡ/ (johh-ANZB). In Canadian English: /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbɝg/ (joh-HAN-isb-urg). In Australian English: /dʒəʊhˈanzbɜːɡ/ (johh-ANZB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbɝg/ (joh-HAN-isb-urg), while in British English it's /dʒəʊhˈanzbɜːɡ/ (johh-ANZB).

How to Pronounce "johannesburg"

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johannesburg

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/ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbɝg/

joh-HAN-isb-urg

Syllable Breakdown

dʒoʊjo·hænhan·ɪsbnes·ɝgburg

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