How do you pronounce "pointers"?

In American English: /ˈpɔɪntɝz/ (POYNT-urz). In British English: /pˈɔɪntəz/ (P-oynt). In Canadian English: /ˈpɔɪntɝz/ (POYNT-urz). In Australian English: /pˈɔɪntəz/ (P-oynt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɔɪntɝz/ (POYNT-urz), while in British English it's /pˈɔɪntəz/ (P-oynt).

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/ˈpɔɪntɝz/

POYNT-urz

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pɔɪntpoint·ɝzers

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