How do you pronounce "crest"?

In American English: /ˈkrɛst/ (KREHST). In British English: /kɹˈɛst/ (KR). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɛst/ (KREHST). In Australian English: /kɹˈɛst/ (KR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɛst/ (KREHST), while in British English it's /kɹˈɛst/ (KR).

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crest

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/ˈkrɛst/

KREHST

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krɛstcrest

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