How do you pronounce "over"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝ/ (OHV-ur). In British English: /ˈəʊvə/ (OHV-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝ/ (OHV-ur). In Australian English: /ˈəʊvə/ (OHV-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝ/ (OHV-ur), while in British English it's /ˈəʊvə/ (OHV-uh).

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/ˈoʊvɝ/

OHV-ur

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oʊvov·ɝer

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