How do you pronounce "cater"?

In American English: /ˈkeɪtɝ/ (KAYT-ur). In British English: /kˈeɪtə/ (K-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈkeɪtɝ/ (KAYT-ur). In Australian English: /kˈeɪtə/ (K-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkeɪtɝ/ (KAYT-ur), while in British English it's /kˈeɪtə/ (K-ayt).

How to Pronounce "cater"

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cater

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/ˈkeɪtɝ/

KAYT-ur

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keɪtca·ɝter

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