How do you pronounce "breather"?

In American English: /ˈbriːðɝ/ (BREETH-ur). In British English: /bɹˈiːðə/ (BR-eeth). In Canadian English: /ˈbriːðɝ/ (BREETH-ur). In Australian English: /bɹˈiːðə/ (BR-eeth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbriːðɝ/ (BREETH-ur), while in British English it's /bɹˈiːðə/ (BR-eeth).

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breather

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/ˈbriːðɝ/

BREETH-ur

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briːðbrea·ɝther

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