How do you pronounce "timer"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪmɝ/ (TEYEM-ur). In British English: /tˈaɪmə/ (T-eyem). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪmɝ/ (TEYEM-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaɪmə/ (T-eyem).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪmɝ/ (TEYEM-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaɪmə/ (T-eyem).

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timer

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/ˈtaɪmɝ/

TEYEM-ur

Syllable Breakdown

taɪmti·ɝmer

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