How do you pronounce "sailors"?

In American English: /ˈseɪlɝz/ (SAYL-urz). In British English: /sˈeɪləz/ (S-ayl). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪlɝz/ (SAYL-urz). In Australian English: /sˈeɪləz/ (S-ayl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪlɝz/ (SAYL-urz), while in British English it's /sˈeɪləz/ (S-ayl).

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sailors

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/ˈseɪlɝz/

SAYL-urz

Syllable Breakdown

seɪlsai·ɝzlors

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