How do you pronounce "otter"?

In American English: /ˈɑːtɝ/ (AHT-ur). In British English: /ˈɒtə/ (OT-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːtɝ/ (AHT-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɒtə/ (OT-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːtɝ/ (AHT-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɒtə/ (OT-uh).

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otter

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/ˈɑːtɝ/

AHT-ur

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ɑːtot·ɝter

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