How do you pronounce "player"?

In American English: /ˈpleɪɝ/ (PLAY-ur). In British English: /plˈeɪə/ (PL-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈpleɪɝ/ (PLAY-ur). In Australian English: /plˈeɪə/ (PL-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpleɪɝ/ (PLAY-ur), while in British English it's /plˈeɪə/ (PL-ay).

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player

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/ˈpleɪɝ/

PLAY-ur

Syllable Breakdown

pleɪplay·ɝer

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