How do you pronounce "layer"?

In American English: /ˈleɪɝ/ (LAY-ur). In British English: /lˈeɪə/ (L-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪɝ/ (LAY-ur). In Australian English: /lˈeɪə/ (L-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪɝ/ (LAY-ur), while in British English it's /lˈeɪə/ (L-ay).

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layer

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/ˈleɪɝ/

LAY-ur

Syllable Breakdown

leɪlay·ɝer

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