How do you pronounce "mater"?

In American English: /ˈmɑːtɝ/ (MAHT-ur). In British English: /mˈeɪtə/ (M-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈmɑːtɝ/ (MAHT-ur). In Australian English: /mˈeɪtə/ (M-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɑːtɝ/ (MAHT-ur), while in British English it's /mˈeɪtə/ (M-ayt).

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mater

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/ˈmɑːtɝ/

MAHT-ur

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mɑːtma·ɝter

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