How do you pronounce "stiffer"?

In American English: /ˈstɪfɝ/ (STIF-ur). In British English: /stˈɪfə/ (ST-if). In Canadian English: /ˈstɪfɝ/ (STIF-ur). In Australian English: /stˈɪfə/ (ST-if).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstɪfɝ/ (STIF-ur), while in British English it's /stˈɪfə/ (ST-if).

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stiffer

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/ˈstɪfɝ/

STIF-ur

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stɪfsti·ɝffer

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