How do you pronounce "syria"?

In American English: /ˈsɪriːə/ (SIR-ee-uh). In British English: /sˈɪɹɪə/ (S-ir-i). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪriːə/ (SIR-ee-uh). In Australian English: /sˈɪɹiə/ (S-ir-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪriːə/ (SIR-ee-uh), while in British English it's /sˈɪɹɪə/ (S-ir-i).

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syria

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/ˈsɪriːə/

SIR-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

sɪrs·iːyr·əia

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