How do you pronounce "stubborn"?

In American English: /ˈstʌbɝn/ (STUHB-urn). In British English: /stˈɐbən/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstʌbɝn/ (STUHB-urn). In Australian English: /stˈʌbən/ (ST-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstʌbɝn/ (STUHB-urn), while in British English it's /stˈɐbən/ (ST).

How to Pronounce "stubborn"

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stubborn

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/ˈstʌbɝn/

STUHB-urn

Syllable Breakdown

stʌbstub·ɝnborn

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