How do you pronounce "safer"?

In American English: /ˈseɪfɝ/ (SAYF-ur). In British English: /sˈeɪfə/ (S-ayf). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪfɝ/ (SAYF-ur). In Australian English: /sˈeɪfə/ (S-ayf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪfɝ/ (SAYF-ur), while in British English it's /sˈeɪfə/ (S-ayf).

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safer

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/ˈseɪfɝ/

SAYF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

seɪfsa·ɝfer

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