How do you pronounce "crater"?

In American English: /ˈkreɪtɝ/ (KRAYT-ur). In British English: /kɹˈeɪtə/ (KR-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈkreɪtɝ/ (KRAYT-ur). In Australian English: /kɹˈeɪtə/ (KR-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkreɪtɝ/ (KRAYT-ur), while in British English it's /kɹˈeɪtə/ (KR-ayt).

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crater

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/ˈkreɪtɝ/

KRAYT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kreɪtcra·ɝter

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