How do you pronounce "urban"?

In American English: /ˈɝːbən/ (URB-uhn). In British English: /ˈɜːbən/ (ꞫB-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɝːbən/ (URB-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɜːbən/ (ꞫB-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɝːbən/ (URB-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɜːbən/ (ꞫB-uhn).

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urban

regional

/ˈɝːbən/

URB-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

ɝːbur·ənban

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