How do you pronounce "quaver"?

In American English: /ˈkweɪvɝ/ (KWAYV-ur). In British English: /kwˈeɪvə/ (KW-ayv). In Canadian English: /ˈkweɪvɝ/ (KWAYV-ur). In Australian English: /kwˈeɪvə/ (KW-ayv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkweɪvɝ/ (KWAYV-ur), while in British English it's /kwˈeɪvə/ (KW-ayv).

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quaver

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/ˈkweɪvɝ/

KWAYV-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kweɪvqua·ɝver

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