How do you pronounce "weaker"?

In American English: /ˈwiːkɝ/ (WEEK-ur). In British English: /wˈiːkə/ (W-eek). In Canadian English: /ˈwiːkɝ/ (WEEK-ur). In Australian English: /wˈiːkə/ (W-eek).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwiːkɝ/ (WEEK-ur), while in British English it's /wˈiːkə/ (W-eek).

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weaker

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/ˈwiːkɝ/

WEEK-ur

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wiːkweak·ɝer

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