How do you pronounce "oftener"?

In American English: /ˈɔftənɝ/ (AWFT-uhn-ur). In British English: /ˈɒfənə/ (OF-uhn-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔftənɝ/ (AWFT-uhn-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒfənə/ (OF-uhn-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔftənɝ/ (AWFT-uhn-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒfənə/ (OF-uhn-uh).

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oftener

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/ˈɔftənɝ/

AWFT-uhn-ur

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ɔftof·ənten·ɝer

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