How do you pronounce "suburb"?

In American English: /ˈsʌbɝb/ (SUHB-urb). In British English: /sˈɐbɜːb/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌbɝb/ (SUHB-urb). In Australian English: /sˈʌbɜːb/ (S-uhb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌbɝb/ (SUHB-urb), while in British English it's /sˈɐbɜːb/ (S).

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suburb

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/ˈsʌbɝb/

SUHB-urb

Syllable Breakdown

sʌbsub·ɝburb

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