How do you pronounce "sherbet"?

In American English: /ˈʃɝːbət/ (SHURB-uht). In British English: /ʃˈɜːbət/ (SH-ɜb). In Canadian English: /ˈʃɝːbət/ (SHURB-uht). In Australian English: /ʃˈɜːbɪt/ (SH-ɜb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃɝːbət/ (SHURB-uht), while in British English it's /ʃˈɜːbət/ (SH-ɜb).

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sherbet

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/ˈʃɝːbət/

SHURB-uht

Syllable Breakdown

ʃɝːbsher·ətbet

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