How do you pronounce "canter"?

In American English: /ˈkæntɝ/ (KANT-ur). In British English: /kˈantə/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæntɝ/ (KANT-ur). In Australian English: /kˈantə/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæntɝ/ (KANT-ur), while in British English it's /kˈantə/ (K).

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canter

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/ˈkæntɝ/

KANT-ur

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kæntcan·ɝter

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