How do you pronounce "drummer"?

In American English: /ˈdrʌmɝ/ (DRUHM-ur). In British English: /dɹˈʌmə/ (DR-uhm). In Canadian English: /ˈdrʌmɝ/ (DRUHM-ur). In Australian English: /dɹˈʌmə/ (DR-uhm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrʌmɝ/ (DRUHM-ur), while in British English it's /dɹˈʌmə/ (DR-uhm).

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drummer

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/ˈdrʌmɝ/

DRUHM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

drʌmdrum·ɝmer

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