How do you pronounce "sneakers"?

In American English: /ˈsniːkɝz/ (SNEEK-urz). In British English: /snˈiːkəz/ (SN-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈsniːkɝz/ (SNEEK-urz). In Australian English: /snˈiːkəz/ (SN-eek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsniːkɝz/ (SNEEK-urz), while in British English it's /snˈiːkəz/ (SN-eek).

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/ˈsniːkɝz/

SNEEK-urz

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sniːksneak·ɝzers

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