How do you pronounce "christmas"?

In American English: /ˈkrɪsməs/ (KRISM-uhs). In British English: /kɹˈɪsməs/ (KR-ism). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɪsməs/ (KRISM-uhs). In Australian English: /kɹˈɪsməs/ (KR-ism).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɪsməs/ (KRISM-uhs), while in British English it's /kɹˈɪsməs/ (KR-ism).

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/ˈkrɪsməs/

KRISM-uhs

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krɪsmchrist·əsmas

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