How do you pronounce "wilbur"?

In American English: /ˈwɪlbɝ/ (WILB-ur). In British English: /wˈɪlbɜː/ (W-ilb). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪlbɝ/ (WILB-ur). In Australian English: /wˈɪlbɜː/ (W-ilb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪlbɝ/ (WILB-ur), while in British English it's /wˈɪlbɜː/ (W-ilb).

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wilbur

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/ˈwɪlbɝ/

WILB-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɪlbwil·ɝbur

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