How do you pronounce "writer"?

In American English: /ˈraɪtɝ/ (REYET-ur). In British English: /ɹˈaɪtə/ (R-eyet). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌɪtɝ/ (RUH-it-ur). In Australian English: /ɹˈaɪtə/ (R-eyet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈraɪtɝ/ (REYET-ur), while in British English it's /ɹˈaɪtə/ (R-eyet).

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writer

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/ˈraɪtɝ/

REYET-ur

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raɪtwrit·ɝer

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