How do you pronounce "terrier"?

In American English: /ˈtɛriːɝ/ (TEHR-ee-ur). In British English: /tˈɛɹɪə/ (T-ehr-i). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛriːɝ/ (TEHR-ee-ur). In Australian English: /tˈɛɹiə/ (T-ehr-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛriːɝ/ (TEHR-ee-ur), while in British English it's /tˈɛɹɪə/ (T-ehr-i).

How to Pronounce "terrier"

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terrier

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/ˈtɛriːɝ/

TEHR-ee-ur

Syllable Breakdown

tɛrter·iːri·ɝer

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