How do you pronounce "giver"?

In American English: /ˈgɪvɝ/ (GIV-ur). In British English: /ɡˈɪvə/ (G-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪvɝ/ (GIV-ur). In Australian English: /ɡˈɪvə/ (G-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪvɝ/ (GIV-ur), while in British English it's /ɡˈɪvə/ (G-iv).

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giver

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/ˈgɪvɝ/

GIV-ur

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gɪvgiv·ɝer

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