How do you pronounce "plaster"?

In American English: /ˈplæstɝ/ (PLAST-ur). In British English: /plˈɑːstə/ (PL-ahst). In Canadian English: /ˈplæstɝ/ (PLAST-ur). In Australian English: /plˈastə/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplæstɝ/ (PLAST-ur), while in British English it's /plˈɑːstə/ (PL-ahst).

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plaster

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/ˈplæstɝ/

PLAST-ur

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plæstplas·ɝter

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