How do you pronounce "smaller"?

In American English: /ˈsmɔlɝ/ (SMAWL-ur). In British English: /smˈɔːlə/ (SM-awl). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɔlɝ/ (SMAWL-ur). In Australian English: /smˈɔːlə/ (SM-awl).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɔlɝ/ (SMAWL-ur), while in British English it's /smˈɔːlə/ (SM-awl).

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smaller

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/ˈsmɔlɝ/

SMAWL-ur

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smɔlsmall·ɝer

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