How do you pronounce "thirteen"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːˈtiːn/ (THUR-TEEN). In British English: /θˈɜːtiːn/ (TH-ɜt). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːˈtiːn/ (THUR-TEEN). In Australian English: /θˈɜːtiːn/ (TH-ɜt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːˈtiːn/ (THUR-TEEN), while in British English it's /θˈɜːtiːn/ (TH-ɜt).

How to Pronounce "thirteen"

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thirteen

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/ˈθɝːˈtiːn/

THUR-TEEN

Syllable Breakdown

θɝːthir·tiːnteen

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