How do you pronounce "glaciers"?

In American English: /ˈgleɪʃɝz/ (GLAYSH-urz). In British English: /ɡlˈeɪʃəz/ (GL-aysh). In Canadian English: /ˈgleɪʃɝz/ (GLAYSH-urz). In Australian English: /ɡlˈeɪʃəz/ (GL-aysh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgleɪʃɝz/ (GLAYSH-urz), while in British English it's /ɡlˈeɪʃəz/ (GL-aysh).

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glaciers

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/ˈgleɪʃɝz/

GLAYSH-urz

Syllable Breakdown

gleɪʃglac·ɝziers

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