How do you pronounce "ether"?

In American English: /ˈiːθɝ/ (EETH-ur). In British English: /ˈiːθə/ (EETH-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈiːθɝ/ (EETH-ur). In Australian English: /ˈiːθə/ (EETH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːθɝ/ (EETH-ur), while in British English it's /ˈiːθə/ (EETH-uh).

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ether

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/ˈiːθɝ/

EETH-ur

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iːθet·ɝher

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