How do you pronounce "refer"?

In American English: /rəˈfɝː/ (ruh-FUR). In British English: /ɹɪfˈɜː/ (rif-Ɜ). In Canadian English: /rəˈfɝː/ (ruh-FUR). In Australian English: /ɹɪfˈɜː/ (rif-Ɜ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rəˈfɝː/ (ruh-FUR), while in British English it's /ɹɪfˈɜː/ (rif-Ɜ).

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refer

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/rəˈfɝː/

ruh-FUR

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rəre·fɝːfer

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