How do you pronounce "typewriter"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/ (TEYE-preyet-ur). In British English: /tˈaɪpɹˌaɪtə/ (T-eyepr-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌɪˌprʌɪtɝ/ (TUH-i-pruh-it-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaɪpɹaɪtə/ (T-eyepr-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/ (TEYE-preyet-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaɪpɹˌaɪtə/ (T-eyepr-eyet).

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/ˈtaɪˌpraɪtɝ/

TEYE-preyet-ur

Syllable Breakdown

taɪtype·praɪtwrit·ɝer

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