How do you pronounce "butter"?

In American English: /ˈbʌtɝ/ (BUHT-ur). In British English: /bˈɐtə/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌtɝ/ (BUHT-ur). In Australian English: /bˈʌtə/ (B-uht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbʌtɝ/ (BUHT-ur), while in British English it's /bˈɐtə/ (B).

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butter

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/ˈbʌtɝ/

BUHT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

bʌtbut·ɝter

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