How do you pronounce "letter"?

In American English: /ˈlɛtɝ/ (LEHT-ur). In British English: /lˈɛtə/ (L-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛtɝ/ (LEHT-ur). In Australian English: /lˈɛtə/ (L-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛtɝ/ (LEHT-ur), while in British English it's /lˈɛtə/ (L-eht).

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/ˈlɛtɝ/

LEHT-ur

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lɛtlet·ɝter

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