How do you pronounce "guitar"?

In American English: /gɪˈtɑːr/ (gi-TAHR). In British English: /gɪtˈɑː/ (git-AH). In Canadian English: /gɪˈtɑːr/ (gi-TAHR). In Australian English: /ɡɪtˈɑː/ (git-AH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /gɪˈtɑːr/ (gi-TAHR), while in British English it's /gɪtˈɑː/ (git-AH).

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guitar

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/gɪˈtɑːr/

gi-TAHR

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gɪgui·tɑːrtar

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