How do you pronounce "thinker"?

In American English: /ˈθɪŋkɝ/ (THINGK-ur). In British English: /θˈɪŋkə/ (TH-ingk). In Canadian English: /ˈθɪŋkɝ/ (THINGK-ur). In Australian English: /θˈɪŋkə/ (TH-ingk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈθɪŋkɝ/ (THINGK-ur), while in British English it's /θˈɪŋkə/ (TH-ingk).

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thinker

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/ˈθɪŋkɝ/

THINGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

θɪŋkthi·ɝnker

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