How do you pronounce "eager"?

In American English: /ˈiːgɝ/ (EEG-ur). In British English: /ˈiːgə/ (EEG-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈiːgɝ/ (EEG-ur). In Australian English: /ˈiːɡə/ (EEG-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːgɝ/ (EEG-ur), while in British English it's /ˈiːgə/ (EEG-uh).

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eager

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/ˈiːgɝ/

EEG-ur

Syllable Breakdown

iːgea·ɝger

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