How do you pronounce "barter"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːrtɝ/ (BAHRT-ur). In British English: /bˈɑːtə/ (B-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːrtɝ/ (BAHRT-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɑːtə/ (B-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːrtɝ/ (BAHRT-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɑːtə/ (B-aht).

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barter

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/ˈbɑːrtɝ/

BAHRT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːrtbar·ɝter

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