How do you pronounce "hither"?

In American English: /ˈhɪðɝ/ (HITH-ur). In British English: /hˈɪðə/ (H-ith). In Canadian English: /ˈhɪðɝ/ (HITH-ur). In Australian English: /hˈɪðə/ (H-ith).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɪðɝ/ (HITH-ur), while in British English it's /hˈɪðə/ (H-ith).

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hither

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/ˈhɪðɝ/

HITH-ur

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hɪðhith·ɝer

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