How do you pronounce "factor"?

In American English: /ˈfæktɝ/ (FAKT-ur). In British English: /fˈæktə/ (F-akt). In Canadian English: /ˈfæktɝ/ (FAKT-ur). In Australian English: /fˈaktə/ (F).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfæktɝ/ (FAKT-ur), while in British English it's /fˈæktə/ (F-akt).

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factor

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/ˈfæktɝ/

FAKT-ur

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fæktfac·ɝtor

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