How do you pronounce "terrain"?

In American English: /tɝˈeɪn/ (tur-AYN). In British English: /təɹˈeɪn/ (tuhr-AYN). In Canadian English: /tɝˈeɪn/ (tur-AYN). In Australian English: /təɹˈeɪn/ (tuhr-AYN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /tɝˈeɪn/ (tur-AYN), while in British English it's /təɹˈeɪn/ (tuhr-AYN).

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terrain

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/tɝˈeɪn/

tur-AYN

Syllable Breakdown

tɝter·eɪnrain

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