How do you pronounce "superb"?

In American English: /sʊˈpɝːb/ (suu-PURB). In British English: /suːpˈɜːb/ (soop-ꞫB). In Canadian English: /sʊˈpɝːb/ (suu-PURB). In Australian English: /suːpˈɜːb/ (soop-ꞫB).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sʊˈpɝːb/ (suu-PURB), while in British English it's /suːpˈɜːb/ (soop-ꞫB).

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superb

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/sʊˈpɝːb/

suu-PURB

Syllable Breakdown

sʊsu·pɝːbperb

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