How do you pronounce "yorker"?

In American English: /ˈjɔrkɝ/ (YAWRK-ur). In British English: /jˈɔːkə/ (Y-awk). In Canadian English: /ˈjɔrkɝ/ (YAWRK-ur). In Australian English: /jˈɔːkə/ (Y-awk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjɔrkɝ/ (YAWRK-ur), while in British English it's /jˈɔːkə/ (Y-awk).

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yorker

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/ˈjɔrkɝ/

YAWRK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

jɔrkyork·ɝer

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