How do you pronounce "sucker"?

In American English: /ˈsʌkɝ/ (SUHK-ur). In British English: /sˈɐkə/ (S). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌkɝ/ (SUHK-ur). In Australian English: /sˈʌkə/ (S-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsʌkɝ/ (SUHK-ur), while in British English it's /sˈɐkə/ (S).

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sucker

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/ˈsʌkɝ/

SUHK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

sʌksuck·ɝer

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