How do you pronounce "poker"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊkɝ/ (POHK-ur). In British English: /pˈəʊkə/ (P-ohk). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊkɝ/ (POHK-ur). In Australian English: /pˈəʊkə/ (P-ohk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊkɝ/ (POHK-ur), while in British English it's /pˈəʊkə/ (P-ohk).

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poker

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/ˈpoʊkɝ/

POHK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

poʊkpok·ɝer

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