How do you pronounce "buddhist"?

In American English: /ˈbuːdəst/ (BOOD-uhst). In British English: /bˈʊdɪst/ (B-uud). In Canadian English: /ˈbuːdəst/ (BOOD-uhst). In Australian English: /bˈʊdɪst/ (B-uud).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbuːdəst/ (BOOD-uhst), while in British English it's /bˈʊdɪst/ (B-uud).

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buddhist

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/ˈbuːdəst/

BOOD-uhst

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buːdbud·əstdhist

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