How do you pronounce "fbi"?

In American English: /ˈɛfˈbiːˈaɪ/ (EHF-BEE-EYE). In British English: /ˌɛfbˌiːˈaɪ/ (ehfb-ee-EYE). In Canadian English: /ˈɛfˈbiːˈaɪ/ (EHF-BEE-EYE). In Australian English: /ˌɛfbˌiːˈaɪ/ (ehfb-ee-EYE).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛfˈbiːˈaɪ/ (EHF-BEE-EYE), while in British English it's /ˌɛfbˌiːˈaɪ/ (ehfb-ee-EYE).

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/ˈɛfˈbiːˈaɪ/

EHF-BEE-EYE

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ɛff·biːb·aɪi

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