How do you pronounce "zipper"?

In American English: /ˈzɪpɝ/ (ZIP-ur). In British English: /zˈɪpə/ (Z-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈzɪpɝ/ (ZIP-ur). In Australian English: /zˈɪpə/ (Z-ip).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈzɪpɝ/ (ZIP-ur), while in British English it's /zˈɪpə/ (Z-ip).

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zipper

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/ˈzɪpɝ/

ZIP-ur

Syllable Breakdown

zɪpzip·ɝper

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