How do you pronounce "defray"?

In American English: /dɪˈfreɪ/ (di-FRAY). In British English: /dɪfɹˈeɪ/ (difr-AY). In Canadian English: /dɪˈfreɪ/ (di-FRAY). In Australian English: /dɪfɹˈeɪ/ (difr-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dɪˈfreɪ/ (di-FRAY), while in British English it's /dɪfɹˈeɪ/ (difr-AY).

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defray

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/dɪˈfreɪ/

di-FRAY

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dɪde·freɪfray

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