How do you pronounce "dexter"?

In American English: /ˈdɛkstɝ/ (DEHKST-ur). In British English: /dˈɛkstə/ (D-ehkst). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛkstɝ/ (DEHKST-ur). In Australian English: /dˈɛkstə/ (D-ehkst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛkstɝ/ (DEHKST-ur), while in British English it's /dˈɛkstə/ (D-ehkst).

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dexter

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/ˈdɛkstɝ/

DEHKST-ur

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dɛkstdex·ɝter

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