How do you pronounce "operator"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtɝ/ (AHP-ur-ayt-ur). In British English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtə/ (OP-uhr-ayt-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtɝ/ (AHP-ur-ayt-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtə/ (OP-uhr-ayt-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtɝ/ (AHP-ur-ayt-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtə/ (OP-uhr-ayt-uh).

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operator

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/ˈɑːpɝˌeɪtɝ/

AHP-ur-ayt-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɑːpop·ɝer·eɪta·ɝtor

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