How do you pronounce "gratis"?

In American English: /ˈgrætəs/ (GRAT-uhs). In British English: /gɹˈætɪs/ (GR-at). In Canadian English: /ˈgrætəs/ (GRAT-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈatɪs/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrætəs/ (GRAT-uhs), while in British English it's /gɹˈætɪs/ (GR-at).

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gratis

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/ˈgrætəs/

GRAT-uhs

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grætgra·əstis

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