How do you pronounce "briefer"?

In American English: /ˈbriːfɝ/ (BREEF-ur). In British English: /bɹˈiːfə/ (BR-eef). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːfɝ/ (BREEF-ur). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːfə/ (BR-eef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːfɝ/ (BREEF-ur), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːfə/ (BR-eef).

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briefer

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/ˈbriːfɝ/

BREEF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

briːfbri·ɝefer

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