How do you pronounce "mister"?

In American English: /ˈmɪstɝ/ (MIST-ur). In British English: /mˈɪstə/ (M-ist). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪstɝ/ (MIST-ur). In Australian English: /mˈɪstə/ (M-ist).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪstɝ/ (MIST-ur), while in British English it's /mˈɪstə/ (M-ist).

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mister

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/ˈmɪstɝ/

MIST-ur

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mɪstmis·ɝter

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