How do you pronounce "pittsburgh"?

In American English: /ˈpɪtsbɝg/ (PITSB-urg). In British English: /pˈɪtsbɜːg/ (P-itsb). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪtsbɝg/ (PITSB-urg). In Australian English: /pˈɪtsbɜːɡ/ (P-itsb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪtsbɝg/ (PITSB-urg), while in British English it's /pˈɪtsbɜːg/ (P-itsb).

How to Pronounce "pittsburgh"

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pittsburgh

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/ˈpɪtsbɝg/

PITSB-urg

Syllable Breakdown

pɪtsbpitts·ɝgburgh

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