How do you pronounce "betray"?

In American English: /bɪˈtreɪ/ (bi-TRAY). In British English: /bɪtɹˈeɪ/ (bitr-AY). In Canadian English: /bɪˈtreɪ/ (bi-TRAY). In Australian English: /bɪtɹˈeɪ/ (bitr-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bɪˈtreɪ/ (bi-TRAY), while in British English it's /bɪtɹˈeɪ/ (bitr-AY).

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betray

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/bɪˈtreɪ/

bi-TRAY

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bɪbe·treɪtray

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