How do you pronounce "shaefer"?

In American English: /ˈʃeɪfɝ/ (SHAYF-ur). In British English: /ʃˈiːfə/ (SH-eef). In Canadian English: /ˈʃeɪfɝ/ (SHAYF-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈiːfə/ (SH-eef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃeɪfɝ/ (SHAYF-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈiːfə/ (SH-eef).

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shaefer

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/ˈʃeɪfɝ/

SHAYF-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃeɪfshae·ɝfer

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