How do you pronounce "brigadier"?

In American English: /ˌbrɪgəˈdɪr/ (brig-uh-DIR). In British English: /bɹˌɪɡɐdˈiə/ (br-IG-ɐd). In Canadian English: /ˌbrɪgəˈdɪr/ (brig-uh-DIR). In Australian English: /bɹˌɪɡɐdˈiə/ (br-IG-ɐd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌbrɪgəˈdɪr/ (brig-uh-DIR), while in British English it's /bɹˌɪɡɐdˈiə/ (br-IG-ɐd).

How to Pronounce "brigadier"

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brigadier

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/ˌbrɪgəˈdɪr/

brig-uh-DIR

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brɪgbrig·əad·dɪrier

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