How do you pronounce "address"?

In American English: /ˈæˌdrɛs/ (A-drehs). In British English: /ədɹˈɛs/ (uhdr-EHS). In Canadian English: /ˈæˌdrɛs/ (A-drehs). In Australian English: /ɐdɹˈɛs/ (ⱯDR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæˌdrɛs/ (A-drehs), while in British English it's /ədɹˈɛs/ (uhdr-EHS).

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/ˈæˌdrɛs/

A-drehs

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æad·drɛsdress

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