How do you pronounce "dregs"?

In American English: /ˈdrɛgz/ (DREHGZ). In British English: /dɹˈɛɡz/ (DR). In Canadian English: /ˈdrɛgz/ (DREHGZ). In Australian English: /dɹˈɛɡz/ (DR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdrɛgz/ (DREHGZ), while in British English it's /dɹˈɛɡz/ (DR).

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dregs

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/ˈdrɛgz/

DREHGZ

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drɛgzdregs

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