How do you pronounce "starter"?

In American English: /ˈstɑːrtɝ/ (STAHRT-ur). In British English: /stˈɑːtə/ (ST-aht). In Canadian English: /ˈstɑːrtɝ/ (STAHRT-ur). In Australian English: /stˈɑːtə/ (ST-aht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɑːrtɝ/ (STAHRT-ur), while in British English it's /stˈɑːtə/ (ST-aht).

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starter

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/ˈstɑːrtɝ/

STAHRT-ur

Syllable Breakdown

stɑːrtsta·ɝrter

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