How do you pronounce "stirrup"?

In American English: /ˈstɝːəp/ (STUR-uhp). In British English: /stˈɪɹʌp/ (ST-ir). In Canadian English: /ˈstɝːəp/ (STUR-uhp). In Australian English: /stˈɪɹʌp/ (ST-ir).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɝːəp/ (STUR-uhp), while in British English it's /stˈɪɹʌp/ (ST-ir).

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stirrup

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/ˈstɝːəp/

STUR-uhp

Syllable Breakdown

stɝːstir·əprup

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