How do you pronounce "classmate"?

In American English: /ˈklæˌsmeɪt/ (KLA-smayt). In British English: /klˈasmeɪt/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklæˌsmeɪt/ (KLA-smayt). In Australian English: /klˈasmeɪt/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklæˌsmeɪt/ (KLA-smayt), while in British English it's /klˈasmeɪt/ (KL).

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classmate

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/ˈklæˌsmeɪt/

KLA-smayt

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klæclass·smeɪtmate

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