How do you pronounce "missouri"?

In American English: /məˈzʊri/ (muh-ZUUR-ee). In British English: /mɪzˈʊəɹi/ (miz-UU-uhr-ee). In Canadian English: /məˈzʊri/ (muh-ZUUR-ee). In Australian English: /mɪzˈʊəɹi/ (miz-UU-uhr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /məˈzʊri/ (muh-ZUUR-ee), while in British English it's /mɪzˈʊəɹi/ (miz-UU-uhr-ee).

How to Pronounce "missouri"

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missouri

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/məˈzʊri/

muh-ZUUR-ee

Syllable Breakdown

məmis·zʊrso·iuri

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