How do you pronounce "reader"?

In American English: /ˈriːdɝ/ (REED-ur). In British English: /ɹˈiːdə/ (R-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈriːdɝ/ (REED-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːdə/ (R-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːdɝ/ (REED-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːdə/ (R-eed).

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reader

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/ˈriːdɝ/

REED-ur

Syllable Breakdown

riːdread·ɝer

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