How do you pronounce "tempers"?

In American English: /ˈtɛmpɝz/ (TEHMP-urz). In British English: /tˈɛmpəz/ (T-ehmp). In Canadian English: /ˈtɛmpɝz/ (TEHMP-urz). In Australian English: /tˈɛmpəz/ (T-ehmp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtɛmpɝz/ (TEHMP-urz), while in British English it's /tˈɛmpəz/ (T-ehmp).

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tempers

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/ˈtɛmpɝz/

TEHMP-urz

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tɛmptem·ɝzpers

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