How do you pronounce "mother"?

In American English: /ˈmʌðɝ/ (MUHTH-ur). In British English: /mˈɐðə/ (M). In Canadian English: /ˈmʌðɝ/ (MUHTH-ur). In Australian English: /mˈʌðə/ (M-uhth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmʌðɝ/ (MUHTH-ur), while in British English it's /mˈɐðə/ (M).

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mother

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/ˈmʌðɝ/

MUHTH-ur

Syllable Breakdown

mʌðmoth·ɝer

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