How do you pronounce "edit"?

In American English: /ˈɛdət/ (EHD-uht). In British English: /ˈɛdɪt/ (EHD-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɛdət/ (EHD-uht). In Australian English: /ˈɛdɪt/ (EHD-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛdət/ (EHD-uht), while in British English it's /ˈɛdɪt/ (EHD-it).

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/ˈɛdət/

EHD-uht

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ɛded·ətit

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