How do you pronounce "freighter"?

In American English: /ˈfreɪtɝ/ (FRAYT-ur). In British English: /fɹˈeɪtə/ (FR-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈfreɪtɝ/ (FRAYT-ur). In Australian English: /fɹˈeɪtə/ (FR-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfreɪtɝ/ (FRAYT-ur), while in British English it's /fɹˈeɪtə/ (FR-ayt).

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freighter

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/ˈfreɪtɝ/

FRAYT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

freɪtfrei·ɝghter

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