How do you pronounce "counteract"?

In American English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌækt/ (KOWNT-ur-akt). In British English: /kˌaʊntəɹˈakt/ (K-ownt). In Canadian English: /ˈkaʊntɝˌækt/ (KOWNT-ur-akt). In Australian English: /kˌaʊntəɹˈakt/ (K-ownt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaʊntɝˌækt/ (KOWNT-ur-akt), while in British English it's /kˌaʊntəɹˈakt/ (K-ownt).

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counteract

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/ˈkaʊntɝˌækt/

KOWNT-ur-akt

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kaʊntcoun·ɝter·æktact

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