How do you pronounce "rather"?

In American English: /ˈræðɝ/ (RATH-ur). In British English: /ɹˈɑːðə/ (R-ahth). In Canadian English: /ˈræðɝ/ (RATH-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈɑːðə/ (R-ahth).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈræðɝ/ (RATH-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈɑːðə/ (R-ahth).

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rather

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/ˈræðɝ/

RATH-ur

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ræðrat·ɝher

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