How do you pronounce "caressed"?

In American English: /kɝˈɛst/ (kur-EHST). In British English: /kəɹˈɛst/ (kuhr-EHST). In Canadian English: /kɝˈɛst/ (kur-EHST). In Australian English: /kəɹˈɛst/ (kuhr-EHST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /kɝˈɛst/ (kur-EHST), while in British English it's /kəɹˈɛst/ (kuhr-EHST).

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caressed

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/kɝˈɛst/

kur-EHST

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kɝca·ɛstressed

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