How do you pronounce "quaker"?

In American English: /ˈkweɪkɝ/ (KWAYK-ur). In British English: /kwˈeɪkə/ (KW-ayk). In Canadian English: /ˈkweɪkɝ/ (KWAYK-ur). In Australian English: /kwˈeɪkə/ (KW-ayk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkweɪkɝ/ (KWAYK-ur), while in British English it's /kwˈeɪkə/ (KW-ayk).

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quaker

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/ˈkweɪkɝ/

KWAYK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kweɪkquak·ɝer

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