How do you pronounce "helmets"?

In American English: /ˈhɛlməts/ (HEHLM-uhts). In British English: /hˈɛlmɪts/ (H-ehlm). In Canadian English: /ˈhɛlməts/ (HEHLM-uhts). In Australian English: /hˈɛlmɪts/ (H-ehlm).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɛlməts/ (HEHLM-uhts), while in British English it's /hˈɛlmɪts/ (H-ehlm).

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helmets

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/ˈhɛlməts/

HEHLM-uhts

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hɛlmhel·ətsmets

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