How do you pronounce "kirby"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːbi/ (KURB-ee). In British English: /kˈɜːbi/ (K-ɜb). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːbi/ (KURB-ee). In Australian English: /kˈɜːbi/ (K-ɜb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːbi/ (KURB-ee), while in British English it's /kˈɜːbi/ (K-ɜb).

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kirby

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/ˈkɝːbi/

KURB-ee

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːbkir·iby

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