How do you pronounce "bigger"?

In American English: /ˈbɪgɝ/ (BIG-ur). In British English: /bˈɪgə/ (B-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪgɝ/ (BIG-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɪɡə/ (B-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪgɝ/ (BIG-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɪgə/ (B-ig).

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bigger

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/ˈbɪgɝ/

BIG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bɪgbig·ɝger

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