How do you pronounce "readers"?

In American English: /ˈriːdɝz/ (REED-urz). In British English: /ɹˈiːdəz/ (R-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈriːdɝz/ (REED-urz). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːdəz/ (R-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːdɝz/ (REED-urz), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːdəz/ (R-eed).

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readers

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/ˈriːdɝz/

REED-urz

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riːdread·ɝzers

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