How do you pronounce "clever"?

In American English: /ˈklɛvɝ/ (KLEHV-ur). In British English: /klˈɛvə/ (KL-ehv). In Canadian English: /ˈklɛvɝ/ (KLEHV-ur). In Australian English: /klˈɛvə/ (KL-ehv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklɛvɝ/ (KLEHV-ur), while in British English it's /klˈɛvə/ (KL-ehv).

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clever

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/ˈklɛvɝ/

KLEHV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

klɛvcle·ɝver

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