How do you pronounce "gotta"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːtə/ (GAHT-uh). In British English: /gˈɒtə/ (G-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːtə/ (GAHT-uh). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒtə/ (G-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːtə/ (GAHT-uh), while in British English it's /gˈɒtə/ (G-ot).

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gotta

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/ˈgɑːtə/

GAHT-uh

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gɑːtgot·əta

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