How do you pronounce "filter"?

In American English: /ˈfɪltɝ/ (FILT-ur). In British English: /fˈɪltə/ (F-ilt). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪltɝ/ (FILT-ur). In Australian English: /fˈɪltə/ (F-ilt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪltɝ/ (FILT-ur), while in British English it's /fˈɪltə/ (F-ilt).

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filter

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/ˈfɪltɝ/

FILT-ur

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fɪltfil·ɝter

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