How do you pronounce "oyster"?

In American English: /ˈɔɪstɝ/ (OYST-ur). In British English: /ˈɔɪstə/ (OYST-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈɔɪstɝ/ (OYST-ur). In Australian English: /ˈɔɪstə/ (OYST-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɔɪstɝ/ (OYST-ur), while in British English it's /ˈɔɪstə/ (OYST-uh).

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oyster

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/ˈɔɪstɝ/

OYST-ur

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ɔɪstoys·ɝter

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