How do you pronounce "nigger"?

In American English: /ˈnɪgɝ/ (NIG-ur). In British English: /nˈɪgə/ (N-ig). In Canadian English: /ˈnɪgɝ/ (NIG-ur). In Australian English: /nˈɪɡə/ (N-ig).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɪgɝ/ (NIG-ur), while in British English it's /nˈɪgə/ (N-ig).

How to Pronounce "nigger"

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nigger

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/ˈnɪgɝ/

NIG-ur

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nɪgnig·ɝger

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