How do you pronounce "brighter"?

In American English: /ˈbraɪtɝ/ (BREYET-ur). In British English: /bɹˈaɪtə/ (BR-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈbrʌɪtɝ/ (BRUH-it-ur). In Australian English: /bɹˈaɪtə/ (BR-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbraɪtɝ/ (BREYET-ur), while in British English it's /bɹˈaɪtə/ (BR-eyet).

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brighter

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/ˈbraɪtɝ/

BREYET-ur

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braɪtbrig·ɝhter

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