How do you pronounce "banter"?

In American English: /ˈbæntɝ/ (BANT-ur). In British English: /bˈantə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæntɝ/ (BANT-ur). In Australian English: /bˈantə/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæntɝ/ (BANT-ur), while in British English it's /bˈantə/ (B).

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banter

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/ˈbæntɝ/

BANT-ur

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bæntban·ɝter

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