How do you pronounce "author"?

In American English: /ˈɔθɝ/ (AWTH-ur). In British English: /ˈɔːθə/ (AWTH-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔθɝ/ (AWTH-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɔːθə/ (AWTH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔθɝ/ (AWTH-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɔːθə/ (AWTH-uh).

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/ˈɔθɝ/

AWTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

ɔθau·ɝthor

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