How do you pronounce "alligator"?

In American English: /ˈæləˌgeɪtɝ/ (AL-uh-gayt-ur). In British English: /ˈalɪɡˌeɪtə/ (AL-ig-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈæləˌgeɪtɝ/ (AL-uh-gayt-ur). In Australian English: /ˈalɪɡˌeɪtə/ (AL-ig-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæləˌgeɪtɝ/ (AL-uh-gayt-ur), while in British English it's /ˈalɪɡˌeɪtə/ (AL-ig-ayt).

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alligator

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/ˈæləˌgeɪtɝ/

AL-uh-gayt-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ælal·əli·geɪtga·ɝtor

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