How do you pronounce "similar"?

In American English: /ˈsɪməlɝ/ (SIM-uhl-ur). In British English: /sˈɪmɪlə/ (S-im-il). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪməlɝ/ (SIM-uhl-ur). In Australian English: /sˈɪmɪlə/ (S-im-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪməlɝ/ (SIM-uhl-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɪmɪlə/ (S-im-il).

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similar

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/ˈsɪməlɝ/

SIM-uhl-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sɪmsim·əli·ɝlar

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