How do you pronounce "lighter"?

In American English: /ˈlaɪtɝ/ (LEYET-ur). In British English: /lˈaɪtə/ (L-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈlʌɪtɝ/ (LUH-it-ur). In Australian English: /lˈaɪtə/ (L-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaɪtɝ/ (LEYET-ur), while in British English it's /lˈaɪtə/ (L-eyet).

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lighter

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/ˈlaɪtɝ/

LEYET-ur

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laɪtlig·ɝhter

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