How do you pronounce "freighters"?

In American English: /ˈfreɪtɝz/ (FRAYT-urz). In British English: /fɹˈeɪtəz/ (FR-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈfreɪtɝz/ (FRAYT-urz). In Australian English: /fɹˈeɪtəz/ (FR-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfreɪtɝz/ (FRAYT-urz), while in British English it's /fɹˈeɪtəz/ (FR-ayt).

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freighters

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/ˈfreɪtɝz/

FRAYT-urz

Syllable Breakdown

freɪtfreig·ɝzhters

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