How do you pronounce "headdress"?

In American English: /ˈhɛˌdrɛs/ (HEH-drehs). In British English: /hˈɛddɹɛs/ (H-ehddr). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛˌdrɛs/ (HEH-drehs). In Australian English: /hˈɛddɹɛs/ (H-ehddr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛˌdrɛs/ (HEH-drehs), while in British English it's /hˈɛddɹɛs/ (H-ehddr).

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headdress

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/ˈhɛˌdrɛs/

HEH-drehs

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hɛhead·drɛsdress

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