How do you pronounce "roofer"?

In American English: /ˈruːfɝ/ (ROOF-ur). In British English: /ɹˈuːfə/ (R-oof). In Canadian English: /ˈruːfɝ/ (ROOF-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːfə/ (R-oof).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːfɝ/ (ROOF-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːfə/ (R-oof).

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roofer

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/ˈruːfɝ/

ROOF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ruːfroo·ɝfer

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