How do you pronounce "loser"?

In American English: /ˈluːzɝ/ (LOOZ-ur). In British English: /lˈuːzə/ (L-ooz). In Canadian English: /ˈluːzɝ/ (LOOZ-ur). In Australian English: /lˈuːzə/ (L-ooz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːzɝ/ (LOOZ-ur), while in British English it's /lˈuːzə/ (L-ooz).

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loser

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/ˈluːzɝ/

LOOZ-ur

Syllable Breakdown

luːzlos·ɝer

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