How do you pronounce "crossword"?

In American English: /ˈkrɔˌswɝːd/ (KRAW-swurd). In British English: /kɹˈɒswˌɜːd/ (KR-osw). In Canadian English: /ˈkrɔˌswɝːd/ (KRAW-swurd). In Australian English: /kɹˈɒswɜːd/ (KR-osw).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkrɔˌswɝːd/ (KRAW-swurd), while in British English it's /kɹˈɒswˌɜːd/ (KR-osw).

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/ˈkrɔˌswɝːd/

KRAW-swurd

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krɔcross·swɝːdword

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