How do you pronounce "waitress"?

In American English: /ˈweɪtrəs/ (WAYTR-uhs). In British English: /wˈeɪtɹəs/ (W-aytr). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪtrəs/ (WAYTR-uhs). In Australian English: /wˈeɪtɹəs/ (W-aytr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪtrəs/ (WAYTR-uhs), while in British English it's /wˈeɪtɹəs/ (W-aytr).

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/ˈweɪtrəs/

WAYTR-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

weɪtrwait·əsress

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