How do you pronounce "laughter"?

In American English: /ˈlæftɝ/ (LAFT-ur). In British English: /lˈɑːftə/ (L-ahft). In Canadian English: /ˈlæftɝ/ (LAFT-ur). In Australian English: /lˈaftə/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlæftɝ/ (LAFT-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɑːftə/ (L-ahft).

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laughter

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/ˈlæftɝ/

LAFT-ur

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læftlaugh·ɝter

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