How do you pronounce "floater"?

In American English: /ˈfloʊtɝ/ (FLOHT-ur). In British English: /flˈəʊtə/ (FL-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈfloʊtɝ/ (FLOHT-ur). In Australian English: /flˈəʊtə/ (FL-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfloʊtɝ/ (FLOHT-ur), while in British English it's /flˈəʊtə/ (FL-oht).

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floater

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/ˈfloʊtɝ/

FLOHT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

floʊtflo·ɝater

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