How do you pronounce "drinker"?

In American English: /ˈdrɪŋkɝ/ (DRINGK-ur). In British English: /dɹˈɪŋkə/ (DR-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɪŋkɝ/ (DRINGK-ur). In Australian English: /dɹˈɪŋkə/ (DR-ingk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɪŋkɝ/ (DRINGK-ur), while in British English it's /dɹˈɪŋkə/ (DR-ingk).

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drinker

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/ˈdrɪŋkɝ/

DRINGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

drɪŋkdri·ɝnker

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