How do you pronounce "bunker"?

In American English: /ˈbʌŋkɝ/ (BUHNGK-ur). In British English: /bˈʌŋkə/ (B-uhngk). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌŋkɝ/ (BUHNGK-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʌŋkə/ (B-uhngk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌŋkɝ/ (BUHNGK-ur), while in British English it's /bˈʌŋkə/ (B-uhngk).

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bunker

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/ˈbʌŋkɝ/

BUHNGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʌŋkbun·ɝker

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