How do you pronounce "pointer"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪntɝ/ (POYNT-ur). In British English: /pˈɔɪntə/ (P-oynt). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪntɝ/ (POYNT-ur). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪntə/ (P-oynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪntɝ/ (POYNT-ur), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪntə/ (P-oynt).

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pointer

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/ˈpɔɪntɝ/

POYNT-ur

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pɔɪntpoint·ɝer

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