How do you pronounce "beta"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪtə/ (BAYT-uh). In British English: /bˈiːtə/ (B-eet). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪtə/ (BAYT-uh). In Australian English: /bˈiːtə/ (B-eet).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪtə/ (BAYT-uh), while in British English it's /bˈiːtə/ (B-eet).

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/ˈbeɪtə/

BAYT-uh

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beɪtbe·əta

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