How do you pronounce "breaker"?

In American English: /ˈbreɪkɝ/ (BRAYK-ur). In British English: /bɹˈeɪkə/ (BR-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈbreɪkɝ/ (BRAYK-ur). In Australian English: /bɹˈeɪkə/ (BR-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbreɪkɝ/ (BRAYK-ur), while in British English it's /bɹˈeɪkə/ (BR-ayk).

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breaker

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/ˈbreɪkɝ/

BRAYK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

breɪkbreak·ɝer

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