How do you pronounce "body"?

In American English: /ˈbɑːdi/ (BAHD-ee). In British English: /bˈɒdi/ (B-od). In Canadian English: /ˈbɑːdi/ (BAHD-ee). In Australian English: /bˈɒdi/ (B-od).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɑːdi/ (BAHD-ee), while in British English it's /bˈɒdi/ (B-od).

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/ˈbɑːdi/

BAHD-ee

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bɑːdbo·idy

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