How do you pronounce "glitter"?

In American English: /ˈglɪtɝ/ (GLIT-ur). In British English: /ɡlˈɪtə/ (GL-it). In Canadian English: /ˈglɪtɝ/ (GLIT-ur). In Australian English: /ɡlˈɪtə/ (GL-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈglɪtɝ/ (GLIT-ur), while in British English it's /ɡlˈɪtə/ (GL-it).

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glitter

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/ˈglɪtɝ/

GLIT-ur

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glɪtglit·ɝter

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