How do you pronounce "counter"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntɝ/ (KOWNT-ur). In British English: /kˈaʊntə/ (K-ownt). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntɝ/ (KOWNT-ur). In Australian English: /kˈaʊntə/ (K-ownt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntɝ/ (KOWNT-ur), while in British English it's /kˈaʊntə/ (K-ownt).

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counter

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/ˈkaʊntɝ/

KOWNT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kaʊntcou·ɝnter

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