How do you pronounce "lobster"?

In American English: /ˈlɑːbstɝ/ (LAHBST-ur). In British English: /lˈɒbstə/ (L-obst). In Canadian English: /ˈlɑːbstɝ/ (LAHBST-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɒbstə/ (L-obst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɑːbstɝ/ (LAHBST-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɒbstə/ (L-obst).

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lobster

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/ˈlɑːbstɝ/

LAHBST-ur

Syllable Breakdown

lɑːbstlob·ɝster

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