How do you pronounce "catheter"?

In American English: /ˈkæθətɝ/ (KATH-uht-ur). In British English: /kˈaθɛtə/ (K-ath). In Canadian English: /ˈkæθətɝ/ (KATH-uht-ur). In Australian English: /kˈaθɛtə/ (K-ath).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæθətɝ/ (KATH-uht-ur), while in British English it's /kˈaθɛtə/ (K-ath).

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catheter

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/ˈkæθətɝ/

KATH-uht-ur

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kæθca·ətth·ɝeter

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