How do you pronounce "heavier"?

In American English: /ˈhɛviːɝ/ (HEHV-ee-ur). In British English: /hˈɛvɪə/ (H-ehv-i). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛviːɝ/ (HEHV-ee-ur). In Australian English: /hˈɛviə/ (H-ehv-ee).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛviːɝ/ (HEHV-ee-ur), while in British English it's /hˈɛvɪə/ (H-ehv-i).

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heavier

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/ˈhɛviːɝ/

HEHV-ee-ur

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hɛvhe·iːav·ɝier

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