How do you pronounce "painter"?

In American English: /ˈpeɪntɝ/ (PAYNT-ur). In British English: /pˈeɪntə/ (P-aynt). In Canadian English: /ˈpeɪntɝ/ (PAYNT-ur). In Australian English: /pˈeɪntə/ (P-aynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpeɪntɝ/ (PAYNT-ur), while in British English it's /pˈeɪntə/ (P-aynt).

How to Pronounce "painter"

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painter

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/ˈpeɪntɝ/

PAYNT-ur

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peɪntpai·ɝnter

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