How do you pronounce "creditor"?

In American English: /ˈkrɛdətɝ/ (KREHD-uht-ur). In British English: /kɹˈɛdɪtə/ (KR-ehd-it). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɛdətɝ/ (KREHD-uht-ur). In Australian English: /kɹˈɛdɪtə/ (KR-ehd-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɛdətɝ/ (KREHD-uht-ur), while in British English it's /kɹˈɛdɪtə/ (KR-ehd-it).

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creditor

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/ˈkrɛdətɝ/

KREHD-uht-ur

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krɛdcred·əti·ɝtor

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