How do you pronounce "barest"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrəst/ (BEHR-uhst). In British English: /bˈeəɹɪst/ (B-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrəst/ (BEHR-uhst). In Australian English: /bˈeəɹɪst/ (B-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrəst/ (BEHR-uhst), while in British English it's /bˈeəɹɪst/ (B-eh-uhr).

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barest

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/ˈbɛrəst/

BEHR-uhst

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bɛrbar·əstest

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