How do you pronounce "rectifier"?

In American English: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɝ/ (REHKT-uh-feye-ur). In British English: /ɹˈɛktɪfˌaɪə/ (R-ehkt-if-eye). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɝ/ (REHKT-uh-feye-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛktɪfˌaɪə/ (R-ehkt-if-eye).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɝ/ (REHKT-uh-feye-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛktɪfˌaɪə/ (R-ehkt-if-eye).

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rectifier

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/ˈrɛktəˌfaɪɝ/

REHKT-uh-feye-ur

Syllable Breakdown

rɛktrec·əti·faɪfi·ɝer

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