How do you pronounce "umbrella"?

In American English: /əmˈbrɛlə/ (uhm-BREHL-uh). In British English: /ɐmbɹˈɛlə/ (ⱯMBR-ehl). In Canadian English: /əmˈbrɛlə/ (uhm-BREHL-uh). In Australian English: /ʌmbɹˈɛlə/ (uhmbr-EHL-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əmˈbrɛlə/ (uhm-BREHL-uh), while in British English it's /ɐmbɹˈɛlə/ (ⱯMBR-ehl).

How to Pronounce "umbrella"

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umbrella

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/əmˈbrɛlə/

uhm-BREHL-uh

Syllable Breakdown

əmum·brɛlbrel·əla

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