How do you pronounce "cipher"?

In American English: /ˈsaɪfɝ/ (SEYEF-ur). In British English: /sˈaɪfə/ (S-eyef). In Canadian English: /ˈsʌɪfɝ/ (SUH-if-ur). In Australian English: /sˈaɪfə/ (S-eyef).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsaɪfɝ/ (SEYEF-ur), while in British English it's /sˈaɪfə/ (S-eyef).

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cipher

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/ˈsaɪfɝ/

SEYEF-ur

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saɪfci·ɝpher

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