How do you pronounce "bother"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːðɝ/ (BAHTH-ur). In British English: /bˈɒðə/ (B-oth). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːðɝ/ (BAHTH-ur). In Australian English: /bˈɒðə/ (B-oth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːðɝ/ (BAHTH-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɒðə/ (B-oth).

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bother

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/ˈbɑːðɝ/

BAHTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bɑːðboth·ɝer

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