How do you pronounce "older"?

In American English: /ˈoʊldɝ/ (OHLD-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊldə/ (OHLD-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊldɝ/ (OHLD-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊldə/ (OHLD-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊldɝ/ (OHLD-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊldə/ (OHLD-uh).

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older

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/ˈoʊldɝ/

OHLD-ur

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oʊldold·ɝer

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