How do you pronounce "elmer"?

In American English: /ˈɛlmɝ/ (EHLM-ur). In British English: /ˈɛlmə/ (EHLM-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛlmɝ/ (EHLM-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɛlmə/ (EHLM-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛlmɝ/ (EHLM-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɛlmə/ (EHLM-uh).

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elmer

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/ˈɛlmɝ/

EHLM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɛlmel·ɝmer

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