How do you pronounce "pastor"?

In American English: /ˈpæstɝ/ (PAST-ur). In British English: /pˈɑːstə/ (P-ahst). In Canadian English: /ˈpæstɝ/ (PAST-ur). In Australian English: /pˈastə/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpæstɝ/ (PAST-ur), while in British English it's /pˈɑːstə/ (P-ahst).

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pastor

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/ˈpæstɝ/

PAST-ur

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pæstpas·ɝtor

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