How do you pronounce "draft"?

In American English: /ˈdræft/ (DRAFT). In British English: /dɹˈɑːft/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdræft/ (DRAFT). In Australian English: /dɹˈaft/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdræft/ (DRAFT), while in British English it's /dɹˈɑːft/ (DR).

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draft

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/ˈdræft/

DRAFT

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