How do you pronounce "breast"?

In American English: /ˈbrɛst/ (BREHST). In British English: /bɹˈɛst/ (BR). In Canadian English: /ˈbrɛst/ (BREHST). In Australian English: /bɹˈɛst/ (BR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbrɛst/ (BREHST), while in British English it's /bɹˈɛst/ (BR).

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breast

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/ˈbrɛst/

BREHST

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brɛstbreast

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