How do you pronounce "dryer"?

In American English: /ˈdraɪɝ/ (DREYE-ur). In British English: /dɹˈaɪə/ (DR-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈdraɪɝ/ (DREYE-ur). In Australian English: /dɹˈaɪə/ (DR-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdraɪɝ/ (DREYE-ur), while in British English it's /dɹˈaɪə/ (DR-eye).

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dryer

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/ˈdraɪɝ/

DREYE-ur

Syllable Breakdown

draɪdry·ɝer

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