How do you pronounce "closer"?

In American English: /ˈkloʊsɝ/ (KLOHS-ur). In British English: /klˈəʊsə/ (KL-ohs). In Canadian English: /ˈkloʊsɝ/ (KLOHS-ur). In Australian English: /klˈəʊsə/ (KL-ohs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkloʊsɝ/ (KLOHS-ur), while in British English it's /klˈəʊsə/ (KL-ohs).

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closer

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/ˈkloʊsɝ/

KLOHS-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kloʊsclos·ɝer

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