How do you pronounce "rural"?

In American English: /ˈrʊrəl/ (RUUR-uhl). In British English: /ɹˈʊəɹəl/ (R-uu-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈrʊrəl/ (RUUR-uhl). In Australian English: /ɹˈʊəɹəl/ (R-uu-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʊrəl/ (RUUR-uhl), while in British English it's /ɹˈʊəɹəl/ (R-uu-uhr).

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rural

regional

/ˈrʊrəl/

RUUR-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

rʊrru·əlral

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