How do you pronounce "grits"?

In American English: /ˈgrɪts/ (GRITS). In British English: /ɡɹˈɪts/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgrɪts/ (GRITS). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈɪts/ (GR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrɪts/ (GRITS), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈɪts/ (GR).

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/ˈgrɪts/

GRITS

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