How do you pronounce "tighter"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪtɝ/ (TEYET-ur). In British English: /tˈaɪtə/ (T-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈtʌɪtɝ/ (TUH-it-ur). In Australian English: /tˈaɪtə/ (T-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪtɝ/ (TEYET-ur), while in British English it's /tˈaɪtə/ (T-eyet).

How to Pronounce "tighter"

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tighter

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/ˈtaɪtɝ/

TEYET-ur

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taɪttig·ɝhter

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