How do you pronounce "bitter"?

In American English: /ˈbɪtɝ/ (BIT-ur). In British English: /bˈɪtə/ (B-it). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪtɝ/ (BIT-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɪtə/ (B-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪtɝ/ (BIT-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɪtə/ (B-it).

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bitter

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/ˈbɪtɝ/

BIT-ur

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bɪtbit·ɝter

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