How do you pronounce "chapter"?

In American English: /ˈtʃæptɝ/ (CHAPT-ur). In British English: /tʃˈæptə/ (CH-apt). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃæptɝ/ (CHAPT-ur). In Australian English: /tʃˈaptə/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃæptɝ/ (CHAPT-ur), while in British English it's /tʃˈæptə/ (CH-apt).

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chapter

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/ˈtʃæptɝ/

CHAPT-ur

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tʃæptchap·ɝter

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