How do you pronounce "haircut"?

In American English: /ˈhɛrˌkət/ (HEHR-kuht). In British English: /hˈɛəkˌɐt/ (H-eh). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛrˌkət/ (HEHR-kuht). In Australian English: /hˈeəkʌt/ (H-eh-uhk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛrˌkət/ (HEHR-kuht), while in British English it's /hˈɛəkˌɐt/ (H-eh).

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/ˈhɛrˌkət/

HEHR-kuht

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hɛrhair·kətcut

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