How do you pronounce "cleaner"?

In American English: /ˈkliːnɝ/ (KLEEN-ur). In British English: /klˈiːnə/ (KL-een). In Canadian English: /ˈkliːnɝ/ (KLEEN-ur). In Australian English: /klˈiːnə/ (KL-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkliːnɝ/ (KLEEN-ur), while in British English it's /klˈiːnə/ (KL-een).

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cleaner

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/ˈkliːnɝ/

KLEEN-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kliːnclean·ɝer

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