How do you pronounce "actress"?

In American English: /ˈæktrəs/ (AKTR-uhs). In British English: /ˈæktɹɪs/ (AKTR-is). In Canadian English: /ˈæktrəs/ (AKTR-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈaktɹəs/ (AKTR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæktrəs/ (AKTR-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈæktɹɪs/ (AKTR-is).

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/ˈæktrəs/

AKTR-uhs

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æktrac·əstress

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