How do you pronounce "exit"?

In American English: /ˈɛgzɪt/ (EHGZ-it). In British English: /ˈɛɡzɪt/ (EHGZ-it). In Canadian English: /ˈɛgzɪt/ (EHGZ-it). In Australian English: /ˈɛɡzɪt/ (EHGZ-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛgzɪt/ (EHGZ-it), while in British English it's /ˈɛɡzɪt/ (EHGZ-it).

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/ˈɛgzɪt/

EHGZ-it

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ɛgzex·ɪtit

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