How do you pronounce "reuben"?

In American English: /ˈruːbən/ (ROOB-uhn). In British English: /ɹˈuːbən/ (R-oob). In Canadian English: /ˈruːbən/ (ROOB-uhn). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːbən/ (R-oob).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːbən/ (ROOB-uhn), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːbən/ (R-oob).

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reuben

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/ˈruːbən/

ROOB-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ruːbreu·ənben

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