How do you pronounce "waiters"?

In American English: /ˈweɪtɝz/ (WAYT-urz). In British English: /wˈeɪtəz/ (W-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪtɝz/ (WAYT-urz). In Australian English: /wˈeɪtəz/ (W-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪtɝz/ (WAYT-urz), while in British English it's /wˈeɪtəz/ (W-ayt).

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waiters

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/ˈweɪtɝz/

WAYT-urz

Syllable Breakdown

weɪtwait·ɝzers

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