How do you pronounce "elder"?

In American English: /ˈɛldɝ/ (EHLD-ur). In British English: /ˈɛldə/ (EHLD-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛldɝ/ (EHLD-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɛldə/ (EHLD-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛldɝ/ (EHLD-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɛldə/ (EHLD-uh).

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elder

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/ˈɛldɝ/

EHLD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɛldel·ɝder

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