How do you pronounce "zambia"?

In American English: /ˈzæmbiːə/ (ZAMB-ee-uh). In British English: /zˈæmbɪə/ (Z-amb-i). In Canadian English: /ˈzæmbiːə/ (ZAMB-ee-uh). In Australian English: /zˈambiə/ (Z-amb).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzæmbiːə/ (ZAMB-ee-uh), while in British English it's /zˈæmbɪə/ (Z-amb-i).

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zambia

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/ˈzæmbiːə/

ZAMB-ee-uh

Syllable Breakdown

zæmbz·iːam·əbia

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