How do you pronounce "fairest"?

In American English: /ˈfɛrɪst/ (FEHR-ist). In British English: /fˈeəɹəst/ (F-eh-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛrɪst/ (FEHR-ist). In Australian English: /fˈeəɹəst/ (F-eh-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛrɪst/ (FEHR-ist), while in British English it's /fˈeəɹəst/ (F-eh-uhr).

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fairest

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/ˈfɛrɪst/

FEHR-ist

Syllable Breakdown

fɛrfai·ɪstrest

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