How do you pronounce "glacier"?

In American English: /ˈgleɪʃɝ/ (GLAYSH-ur). In British English: /ɡlˈeɪʃə/ (GL-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˈgleɪʃɝ/ (GLAYSH-ur). In Australian English: /ɡlˈeɪʃə/ (GL-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgleɪʃɝ/ (GLAYSH-ur), while in British English it's /ɡlˈeɪʃə/ (GL-aysh).

How to Pronounce "glacier"

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glacier

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/ˈgleɪʃɝ/

GLAYSH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

gleɪʃgla·ɝcier

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