How do you pronounce "folder"?

In American English: /ˈfoʊldɝ/ (FOHLD-ur). In British English: /fˈəʊldə/ (F-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈfoʊldɝ/ (FOHLD-ur). In Australian English: /fˈəʊldə/ (F-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfoʊldɝ/ (FOHLD-ur), while in British English it's /fˈəʊldə/ (F-ohld).

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folder

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/ˈfoʊldɝ/

FOHLD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

foʊldfold·ɝer

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