How do you pronounce "timber"?

In American English: /ˈtɪmbɝ/ (TIMB-ur). In British English: /tˈɪmbə/ (T-imb). In Canadian English: /ˈtɪmbɝ/ (TIMB-ur). In Australian English: /tˈɪmbə/ (T-imb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɪmbɝ/ (TIMB-ur), while in British English it's /tˈɪmbə/ (T-imb).

How to Pronounce "timber"

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timber

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/ˈtɪmbɝ/

TIMB-ur

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tɪmbtim·ɝber

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