How do you pronounce "kirkwood"?

In American English: /ˈkɝːkwʊd/ (KURKW-uud). In British English: /kˈɜːkwʊd/ (K-ɜkw). In Canadian English: /ˈkɝːkwʊd/ (KURKW-uud). In Australian English: /kˈɜːkwʊd/ (K-ɜkw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɝːkwʊd/ (KURKW-uud), while in British English it's /kˈɜːkwʊd/ (K-ɜkw).

How to Pronounce "kirkwood"

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kirkwood

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/ˈkɝːkwʊd/

KURKW-uud

Syllable Breakdown

kɝːkwkirk·ʊdwood

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