How do you pronounce "rotor"?

In American English: /ˈroʊtɝ/ (ROHT-ur). In British English: /ɹˈəʊtə/ (R-oht). In Canadian English: /ˈroʊtɝ/ (ROHT-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈəʊtə/ (R-oht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈroʊtɝ/ (ROHT-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈəʊtə/ (R-oht).

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rotor

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/ˈroʊtɝ/

ROHT-ur

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roʊtro·ɝtor

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