How do you pronounce "hairdresser"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝ/ (HEHR-drehs-ur). In British English: /hˈɛədɹˌɛsə/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝ/ (HEHR-drehs-ur). In Australian English: /hˈeədɹɛsə/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝ/ (HEHR-drehs-ur), while in British English it's /hˈɛədɹˌɛsə/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs).

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hairdresser

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/ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝ/

HEHR-drehs-ur

Syllable Breakdown

hɛrhair·drɛsdress·ɝer

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