How do you pronounce "shoulder"?

In American English: /ˈʃoʊldɝ/ (SHOHLD-ur). In British English: /ʃˈəʊldə/ (SH-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈʃoʊldɝ/ (SHOHLD-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈəʊldə/ (SH-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃoʊldɝ/ (SHOHLD-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈəʊldə/ (SH-ohld).

How to Pronounce "shoulder"

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shoulder

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/ˈʃoʊldɝ/

SHOHLD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃoʊldshoul·ɝder

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