How do you pronounce "sooner"?

In American English: /ˈsuːnɝ/ (SOON-ur). In British English: /sˈuːnə/ (S-oon). In Canadian English: /ˈsuːnɝ/ (SOON-ur). In Australian English: /sˈuːnə/ (S-oon).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsuːnɝ/ (SOON-ur), while in British English it's /sˈuːnə/ (S-oon).

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sooner

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/ˈsuːnɝ/

SOON-ur

Syllable Breakdown

suːnsoon·ɝer

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