How do you pronounce "aviator"?

In American English: /ˈeɪviːˌeɪtɝ/ (AYV-ee-ayt-ur). In British English: /ˈeɪvɪˌeɪtə/ (AYV-i-ayt-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪviːˌeɪtɝ/ (AYV-ee-ayt-ur). In Australian English: /ˈeɪvɪˌeɪtə/ (AYV-i-ayt-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪviːˌeɪtɝ/ (AYV-ee-ayt-ur), while in British English it's /ˈeɪvɪˌeɪtə/ (AYV-i-ayt-uh).

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aviator

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/ˈeɪviːˌeɪtɝ/

AYV-ee-ayt-ur

Syllable Breakdown

eɪva·iːvi·eɪta·ɝtor

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