How do you pronounce "smarter"?

In American English: /ˈsmɑːrtɝ/ (SMAHRT-ur). In British English: /smˈɑːtə/ (SM-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈsmɑːrtɝ/ (SMAHRT-ur). In Australian English: /smˈɑːtə/ (SM-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsmɑːrtɝ/ (SMAHRT-ur), while in British English it's /smˈɑːtə/ (SM-aht).

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smarter

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/ˈsmɑːrtɝ/

SMAHRT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

smɑːrtsma·ɝrter

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