How do you pronounce "heist"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪst/ (HEYEST). In British English: /hˈaɪst/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhʌɪst/ (HUH-ist). In Australian English: /hˈaɪst/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪst/ (HEYEST), while in British English it's /hˈaɪst/ (H).

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heist

/ˈhaɪst/

HEYEST

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haɪstheist

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