How do you pronounce "coldest"?

In American English: /ˈkoʊldəst/ (KOHLD-uhst). In British English: /kˈəʊldɪst/ (K-ohld). In Canadian English: /ˈkoʊldəst/ (KOHLD-uhst). In Australian English: /kˈəʊldɪst/ (K-ohld).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkoʊldəst/ (KOHLD-uhst), while in British English it's /kˈəʊldɪst/ (K-ohld).

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/ˈkoʊldəst/

KOHLD-uhst

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koʊldcold·əstest

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