How do you pronounce "derek"?

In American English: /ˈdɛrɪk/ (DEHR-ik). In British English: /dˈɛɹɪk/ (D-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛrɪk/ (DEHR-ik). In Australian English: /dˈɛɹɪk/ (D-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛrɪk/ (DEHR-ik), while in British English it's /dˈɛɹɪk/ (D-ehr).

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derek

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/ˈdɛrɪk/

DEHR-ik

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dɛrde·ɪkrek

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