How do you pronounce "urea"?

In American English: /jɝˈiːə/ (yur-EE-uh). In British English: /juːɹˈiə/ (yoor-EE-uh). In Canadian English: /jɝˈiːə/ (yur-EE-uh). In Australian English: /juːɹˈiə/ (yoor-EE-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /jɝˈiːə/ (yur-EE-uh), while in British English it's /juːɹˈiə/ (yoor-EE-uh).

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urea

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/jɝˈiːə/

yur-EE-uh

Syllable Breakdown

jɝu·iːr·əea

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