How do you pronounce "shatter"?

In American English: /ˈʃætɝ/ (SHAT-ur). In British English: /ʃˈætə/ (SH-at). In Canadian English: /ˈʃætɝ/ (SHAT-ur). In Australian English: /ʃˈatə/ (SH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃætɝ/ (SHAT-ur), while in British English it's /ʃˈætə/ (SH-at).

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shatter

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/ˈʃætɝ/

SHAT-ur

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ʃætshat·ɝter

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