How do you pronounce "whisker"?

In American English: /ˈwɪskɝ/ (WISK-ur). In British English: /wˈɪskə/ (W-isk). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪskɝ/ (WISK-ur). In Australian English: /wˈɪskə/ (W-isk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪskɝ/ (WISK-ur), while in British English it's /wˈɪskə/ (W-isk).

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whisker

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/ˈwɪskɝ/

WISK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɪskwhi·ɝsker

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