How do you pronounce "aperture"?

In American English: /ˈæpɝtʃɝ/ (AP-urch-ur). In British English: /ˈapətʃə/ (AP-uhch). In Canadian English: /ˈæpɝtʃɝ/ (AP-urch-ur). In Australian English: /ˈapətʃə/ (AP-uhch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæpɝtʃɝ/ (AP-urch-ur), while in British English it's /ˈapətʃə/ (AP-uhch).

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aperture

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/ˈæpɝtʃɝ/

AP-urch-ur

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æpap·ɝtʃer·ɝture

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