How do you pronounce "tiger"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪgɝ/ (TEYEG-ur). In British English: /tˈaɪgə/ (T-eyeg). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪgɝ/ (TEYEG-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaɪɡə/ (T-eyeg).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪgɝ/ (TEYEG-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaɪgə/ (T-eyeg).

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tiger

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/ˈtaɪgɝ/

TEYEG-ur

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taɪgti·ɝger

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