How do you pronounce "quarter"?

In American English: /ˈkwɔrtɝ/ (KWAWRT-ur). In British English: /kwˈɔːtə/ (KW-awt). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɔrtɝ/ (KWAWRT-ur). In Australian English: /kwˈɔːtə/ (KW-awt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɔrtɝ/ (KWAWRT-ur), while in British English it's /kwˈɔːtə/ (KW-awt).

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quarter

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/ˈkwɔrtɝ/

KWAWRT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kwɔrtquar·ɝter

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