How do you pronounce "southern"?

In American English: /ˈsʌðɝn/ (SUHTH-urn). In British English: /sˈɐðən/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌðɝn/ (SUHTH-urn). In Australian English: /sˈʌðən/ (S-uhth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌðɝn/ (SUHTH-urn), while in British English it's /sˈɐðən/ (S).

How to Pronounce "southern"

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southern

regional

/ˈsʌðɝn/

SUHTH-urn

Syllable Breakdown

sʌðsouth·ɝnern

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