How do you pronounce "gripe"?

In American English: /ˈgraɪp/ (GREYEP). In British English: /gɹˈaɪp/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgrʌɪp/ (GRUH-ip). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈaɪp/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgraɪp/ (GREYEP), while in British English it's /gɹˈaɪp/ (GR).

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gripe

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/ˈgraɪp/

GREYEP

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graɪpgripe

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