How do you pronounce "motorist"?

In American English: /ˈmoʊtɝɪst/ (MOHT-ur-ist). In British English: /mˈəʊtəɹˌɪst/ (M-oht-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmoʊtɝɪst/ (MOHT-ur-ist). In Australian English: /mˈəʊtəɹˌɪst/ (M-oht-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmoʊtɝɪst/ (MOHT-ur-ist), while in British English it's /mˈəʊtəɹˌɪst/ (M-oht-uhr).

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motorist

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/ˈmoʊtɝɪst/

MOHT-ur-ist

Syllable Breakdown

moʊtmo·ɝtor·ɪstist

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