How do you pronounce "beret"?

In American English: /ˈbɛrət/ (BEHR-uht). In British English: /bˈɛɹeɪ/ (B-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈbɛrət/ (BEHR-uht). In Australian English: /bˈɛɹeɪ/ (B-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɛrət/ (BEHR-uht), while in British English it's /bˈɛɹeɪ/ (B-ehr).

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beret

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/ˈbɛrət/

BEHR-uht

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bɛrbe·ətret

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