How do you pronounce "bladder"?

In American English: /ˈblædɝ/ (BLAD-ur). In British English: /blˈædə/ (BL-ad). In Canadian English: /ˈblædɝ/ (BLAD-ur). In Australian English: /blˈadə/ (BL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈblædɝ/ (BLAD-ur), while in British English it's /blˈædə/ (BL-ad).

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bladder

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/ˈblædɝ/

BLAD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

blædblad·ɝder

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