How do you pronounce "leader"?

In American English: /ˈliːdɝ/ (LEED-ur). In British English: /lˈiːdə/ (L-eed). In Canadian English: /ˈliːdɝ/ (LEED-ur). In Australian English: /lˈiːdə/ (L-eed).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈliːdɝ/ (LEED-ur), while in British English it's /lˈiːdə/ (L-eed).

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leader

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/ˈliːdɝ/

LEED-ur

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liːdlead·ɝer

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