How do you pronounce "korean"?

In American English: /ˌkɔˈriːən/ (kaw-REE-uhn). In British English: /kəɹˈiːən/ (kuhr-EE-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌkɔˈriːən/ (kaw-REE-uhn). In Australian English: /kɔɹˈiːən/ (kawr-EE-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkɔˈriːən/ (kaw-REE-uhn), while in British English it's /kəɹˈiːən/ (kuhr-EE-uhn).

How to Pronounce "korean"

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korean

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/ˌkɔˈriːən/

kaw-REE-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

kɔko·riːre·ənan

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