How do you pronounce "outburst"?

In American English: /ˈaʊtˌbɝːst/ (OWT-burst). In British English: /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ (OWTB-ɜst). In Canadian English: /ˈʌʊtˌbɝːst/ (UH-uut-burst). In Australian English: /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ (OWTB-ɜst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaʊtˌbɝːst/ (OWT-burst), while in British English it's /ˈaʊtbɜːst/ (OWTB-ɜst).

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/ˈaʊtˌbɝːst/

OWT-burst

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aʊtout·bɝːstburst

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