How do you pronounce "youngster"?

In American English: /ˈjʌŋstɝ/ (YUHNGST-ur). In British English: /jˈɐŋstə/ (Y). In Canadian English: /ˈjʌŋstɝ/ (YUHNGST-ur). In Australian English: /jˈʌŋstə/ (Y-uhngst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈjʌŋstɝ/ (YUHNGST-ur), while in British English it's /jˈɐŋstə/ (Y).

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youngster

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/ˈjʌŋstɝ/

YUHNGST-ur

Syllable Breakdown

jʌŋstyoung·ɝster

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