How do you pronounce "killer"?

In American English: /ˈkɪlɝ/ (KIL-ur). In British English: /kˈɪlə/ (K-il). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪlɝ/ (KIL-ur). In Australian English: /kˈɪlə/ (K-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪlɝ/ (KIL-ur), while in British English it's /kˈɪlə/ (K-il).

How to Pronounce "killer"

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killer

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/ˈkɪlɝ/

KIL-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kɪlkil·ɝler

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