How do you pronounce "thornburg"?

In American English: /ˈθɔrnbɝg/ (THAWRNB-urg). In British English: /θˈɔːnbɜːɡ/ (TH-awnb). In Canadian English: /ˈθɔrnbɝg/ (THAWRNB-urg). In Australian English: /θˈɔːnbɜːɡ/ (TH-awnb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɔrnbɝg/ (THAWRNB-urg), while in British English it's /θˈɔːnbɜːɡ/ (TH-awnb).

How to Pronounce "thornburg"

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thornburg

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/ˈθɔrnbɝg/

THAWRNB-urg

Syllable Breakdown

θɔrnbthorn·ɝgburg

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