How do you pronounce "sunrise"?

In American English: /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/ (SUHN-reyez). In British English: /sˈɐnɹˌaɪz/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/ (SUHN-reyez). In Australian English: /sˈʌnɹaɪz/ (S-uhnr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌnˌraɪz/ (SUHN-reyez), while in British English it's /sˈɐnɹˌaɪz/ (S).

How to Pronounce "sunrise"

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sunrise

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/ˈsʌnˌraɪz/

SUHN-reyez

Syllable Breakdown

sʌnsun·raɪzrise

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