How do you pronounce "starboard"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrbɝd/ (STAHRB-urd). In British English: /stˈɑːbəd/ (ST-ahb). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrbɝd/ (STAHRB-urd). In Australian English: /stˈɑːbəd/ (ST-ahb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrbɝd/ (STAHRB-urd), while in British English it's /stˈɑːbəd/ (ST-ahb).

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starboard

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/ˈstɑːrbɝd/

STAHRB-urd

Syllable Breakdown

stɑːrbstar·ɝdboard

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