How do you pronounce "ever"?

In American English: /ˈɛvɝ/ (EHV-ur). In British English: /ˈɛvə/ (EHV-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɛvɝ/ (EHV-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɛvə/ (EHV-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛvɝ/ (EHV-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɛvə/ (EHV-uh).

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ever

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/ˈɛvɝ/

EHV-ur

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ɛvev·ɝer

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