How do you pronounce "thoroughbred"?

In American English: /ˈθɝːoʊˈbrɛd/ (THUR-oh-BREHD). In British English: /θˈʌɹəbɹˌɛd/ (TH-uhr-uhbr). In Canadian English: /ˈθɝːoʊˈbrɛd/ (THUR-oh-BREHD). In Australian English: /θˈʌɹəbɹˌɛd/ (TH-uhr-uhbr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɝːoʊˈbrɛd/ (THUR-oh-BREHD), while in British English it's /θˈʌɹəbɹˌɛd/ (TH-uhr-uhbr).

How to Pronounce "thoroughbred"

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thoroughbred

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/ˈθɝːoʊˈbrɛd/

THUR-oh-BREHD

Syllable Breakdown

θɝːthor·oʊough·brɛdbred

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