How do you pronounce "shrubs"?

In American English: /ˈʃrʌbz/ (SHRUHBZ). In British English: /ʃɹˈʌbz/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrʌbz/ (SHRUHBZ). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈʌbz/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrʌbz/ (SHRUHBZ), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈʌbz/ (SHR).

How to Pronounce "shrubs"

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shrubs

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/ˈʃrʌbz/

SHRUHBZ

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ʃrʌbzshrubs

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