How do you pronounce "voltaire"?

In American English: /voʊlˈtɛr/ (vohl-TEHR). In British English: /vəʊltˈeə/ (vohlt-EH-uh). In Canadian English: /voʊlˈtɛr/ (vohl-TEHR). In Australian English: /vəʊltˈeə/ (vohlt-EH-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /voʊlˈtɛr/ (vohl-TEHR), while in British English it's /vəʊltˈeə/ (vohlt-EH-uh).

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voltaire

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/voʊlˈtɛr/

vohl-TEHR

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voʊlvolt·tɛraire

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