How do you pronounce "lifer"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪfɝ/ (LEYEF-ur). In British English: /lˈaɪfə/ (L-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪfɝ/ (LUH-if-ur). In Australian English: /lˈaɪfə/ (L-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪfɝ/ (LEYEF-ur), while in British English it's /lˈaɪfə/ (L-eyef).

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lifer

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/ˈlaɪfɝ/

LEYEF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

laɪflif·ɝer

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