How do you pronounce "hairdressers"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝz/ (HEHR-drehs-urz). In British English: /hˈɛədɹˌɛsəz/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝz/ (HEHR-drehs-urz). In Australian English: /hˈeədɹɛsəz/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝz/ (HEHR-drehs-urz), while in British English it's /hˈɛədɹˌɛsəz/ (H-eh-uhdr-ehs).

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/ˈhɛrˌdrɛsɝz/

HEHR-drehs-urz

Syllable Breakdown

hɛrhair·drɛsdres·ɝzsers

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