How do you pronounce "emeritus"?

In American English: /ɪˈmɛrətəs/ (i-MEHR-uht-uhs). In British English: /ɪmˈɛɹɪtəs/ (im-EHR-it-uhs). In Canadian English: /ɪˈmɛrətəs/ (i-MEHR-uht-uhs). In Australian English: /ɪmˈɛɹɪtəs/ (im-EHR-it-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ɪˈmɛrətəs/ (i-MEHR-uht-uhs), while in British English it's /ɪmˈɛɹɪtəs/ (im-EHR-it-uhs).

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emeritus

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/ɪˈmɛrətəs/

i-MEHR-uht-uhs

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ɪem·mɛrer·əti·əstus

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