How do you pronounce "korea"?

In American English: /ˌkɔˈriːə/ (kaw-REE-uh). In British English: /kəɹˈiːə/ (kuhr-EE-uh). In Canadian English: /ˌkɔˈriːə/ (kaw-REE-uh). In Australian English: /kɔɹˈiːə/ (kawr-EE-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɔˈriːə/ (kaw-REE-uh), while in British English it's /kəɹˈiːə/ (kuhr-EE-uh).

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korea

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/ˌkɔˈriːə/

kaw-REE-uh

Syllable Breakdown

kɔko·riːr·əea

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