How do you pronounce "would-be"?

In American English: /wʊdbˈiː/ (wuudb-EE). In British English: /wˈʊdbi/ (W-uudb). In Canadian English: /wʊdbˈiː/ (wuudb-EE). In Australian English: /wʊdbˈiː/ (wuudb-EE).

Is "would-be" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /wʊdbˈiː/ (wuudb-EE), while in British English it's /wˈʊdbi/ (W-uudb).

How to Pronounce "would-be"

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/wʊdbˈiː/

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wʊdbwould·iːbe

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