How do you pronounce "sniper"?

In American English: /ˈsnaɪpɝ/ (SNEYEP-ur). In British English: /snˈaɪpə/ (SN-eyep). In Canadian English: /ˈsnʌɪpɝ/ (SNUH-ip-ur). In Australian English: /snˈaɪpə/ (SN-eyep).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsnaɪpɝ/ (SNEYEP-ur), while in British English it's /snˈaɪpə/ (SN-eyep).

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sniper

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/ˈsnaɪpɝ/

SNEYEP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

snaɪpsni·ɝper

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