How do you pronounce "chief"?

In American English: /ˈtʃiːf/ (CHEEF). In British English: /tʃˈiːf/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃiːf/ (CHEEF). In Australian English: /tʃˈiːf/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃiːf/ (CHEEF), while in British English it's /tʃˈiːf/ (CH).

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chief

/ˈtʃiːf/

CHEEF

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tʃiːfchief

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