How do you pronounce "rulers"?

In American English: /ˈruːlɝz/ (ROOL-urz). In British English: /ɹˈuːləz/ (R-ool). In Canadian English: /ˈruːlɝz/ (ROOL-urz). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːləz/ (R-ool).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːlɝz/ (ROOL-urz), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːləz/ (R-ool).

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rulers

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/ˈruːlɝz/

ROOL-urz

Syllable Breakdown

ruːlrul·ɝzers

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