How do you pronounce "whittier"?

In American English: /ˈwɪtiːɝ/ (WIT-ee-ur). In British English: /wˈɪtɪə/ (W-it-i). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪtiːɝ/ (WIT-ee-ur). In Australian English: /wˈɪtɪə/ (W-it-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪtiːɝ/ (WIT-ee-ur), while in British English it's /wˈɪtɪə/ (W-it-i).

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whittier

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/ˈwɪtiːɝ/

WIT-ee-ur

Syllable Breakdown

wɪtwhit·iːti·ɝer

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