How do you pronounce "cheerleaders"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdɝz/ (CHIR-leed-urz). In British English: /tʃˈiəliːdəz/ (CH-ee-uhl-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdɝz/ (CHIR-leed-urz). In Australian English: /tʃˈiəliːdəz/ (CH-ee-uhl-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɪrˌliːdɝz/ (CHIR-leed-urz), while in British English it's /tʃˈiəliːdəz/ (CH-ee-uhl-eed).

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/ˈtʃɪrˌliːdɝz/

CHIR-leed-urz

Syllable Breakdown

tʃɪrcheer·liːdlead·ɝzers

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