How do you pronounce "ulcer"?

In American English: /ˈʌlsɝ/ (UHLS-ur). In British English: /ˈɐlsə/ (ⱯLS). In Canadian English: /ˈʌlsɝ/ (UHLS-ur). In Australian English: /ˈʌlsə/ (UHLS-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌlsɝ/ (UHLS-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɐlsə/ (ⱯLS).

How to Pronounce "ulcer"

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ulcer

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/ˈʌlsɝ/

UHLS-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ʌlsul·ɝcer

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