How do you pronounce "gator"?

In American English: /ˈgeɪtɝ/ (GAYT-ur). In British English: /ɡˈeɪtə/ (G-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈgeɪtɝ/ (GAYT-ur). In Australian English: /ɡˈeɪtə/ (G-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgeɪtɝ/ (GAYT-ur), while in British English it's /ɡˈeɪtə/ (G-ayt).

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gator

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/ˈgeɪtɝ/

GAYT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

geɪtga·ɝtor

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