How do you pronounce "taper"?

In American English: /ˈteɪpɝ/ (TAYP-ur). In British English: /tˈeɪpə/ (T-ayp). In Canadian English: /ˈteɪpɝ/ (TAYP-ur). In Australian English: /tˈeɪpə/ (T-ayp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈteɪpɝ/ (TAYP-ur), while in British English it's /tˈeɪpə/ (T-ayp).

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taper

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/ˈteɪpɝ/

TAYP-ur

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teɪpta·ɝper

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