How do you pronounce "anteater"?

In American English: /ˈænˌtiːtɝ/ (AN-teet-ur). In British English: /ˈantiːtə/ (ANT-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈænˌtiːtɝ/ (AN-teet-ur). In Australian English: /ˈantiːtə/ (ANT-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænˌtiːtɝ/ (AN-teet-ur), while in British English it's /ˈantiːtə/ (ANT-eet).

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anteater

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/ˈænˌtiːtɝ/

AN-teet-ur

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ænan·tiːtte·ɝater

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