How do you pronounce "zebra"?

In American English: /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEEBR-uh). In British English: /zˈɛbɹə/ (Z-ehbr). In Canadian English: /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEEBR-uh). In Australian English: /zˈɛbɹə/ (Z-ehbr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈziːbrə/ (ZEEBR-uh), while in British English it's /zˈɛbɹə/ (Z-ehbr).

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zebra

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/ˈziːbrə/

ZEEBR-uh

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ziːbrze·əbra

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