How do you pronounce "careers"?

In American English: /kɝˈɪrz/ (kur-IRZ). In British English: /kəɹˈɪəz/ (kuhr-I-uhz). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɪrz/ (kur-IRZ). In Australian English: /kəɹˈiəz/ (kuhr-EE-uhz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɪrz/ (kur-IRZ), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɪəz/ (kuhr-I-uhz).

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careers

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/kɝˈɪrz/

kur-IRZ

Syllable Breakdown

kɝca·ɪrzreers

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