How do you pronounce "butcher"?

In American English: /ˈbʊtʃɝ/ (BUUCH-ur). In British English: /bˈʊtʃə/ (B-uuch). In Canadian English: /ˈbʊtʃɝ/ (BUUCH-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʊtʃə/ (B-uuch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʊtʃɝ/ (BUUCH-ur), while in British English it's /bˈʊtʃə/ (B-uuch).

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butcher

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/ˈbʊtʃɝ/

BUUCH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʊtʃbutch·ɝer

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