How do you pronounce "shredder"?

In American English: /ˈʃrɛdɝ/ (SHREHD-ur). In British English: /ʃɹˈɛdə/ (SHR-ehd). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrɛdɝ/ (SHREHD-ur). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈɛdə/ (SHR-ehd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrɛdɝ/ (SHREHD-ur), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈɛdə/ (SHR-ehd).

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shredder

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/ˈʃrɛdɝ/

SHREHD-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʃrɛdshred·ɝder

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