How do you pronounce "rafters"?

In American English: /ˈræftɝz/ (RAFT-urz). In British English: /ɹˈaftəz/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈræftɝz/ (RAFT-urz). In Australian English: /ɹˈaftəz/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræftɝz/ (RAFT-urz), while in British English it's /ɹˈaftəz/ (R).

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rafters

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/ˈræftɝz/

RAFT-urz

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ræftraf·ɝzters

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