How do you pronounce "greater"?

In American English: /ˈgreɪtɝ/ (GRAYT-ur). In British English: /gɹˈeɪtə/ (GR-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈgreɪtɝ/ (GRAYT-ur). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈeɪtə/ (GR-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgreɪtɝ/ (GRAYT-ur), while in British English it's /gɹˈeɪtə/ (GR-ayt).

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greater

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/ˈgreɪtɝ/

GRAYT-ur

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greɪtgre·ɝater

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