How do you pronounce "bracket"?

In American English: /ˈbrækɪt/ (BRAK-it). In British English: /bɹˈækɪt/ (BR-ak). In Canadian English: /ˈbrækɪt/ (BRAK-it). In Australian English: /bɹˈakɪt/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrækɪt/ (BRAK-it), while in British English it's /bɹˈækɪt/ (BR-ak).

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bracket

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/ˈbrækɪt/

BRAK-it

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brækbrack·ɪtet

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