How do you pronounce "rutherford"?

In American English: /ˈrʌθɝfɝd/ (RUHTH-urf-urd). In British English: /ɹˈʌðəfəd/ (R-uhth-uhf). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌθɝfɝd/ (RUHTH-urf-urd). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌðəfəd/ (R-uhth-uhf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌθɝfɝd/ (RUHTH-urf-urd), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌðəfəd/ (R-uhth-uhf).

How to Pronounce "rutherford"

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rutherford

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/ˈrʌθɝfɝd/

RUHTH-urf-urd

Syllable Breakdown

rʌθrut·ɝfher·ɝdford

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