How do you pronounce "hottest"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːtəst/ (HAHT-uhst). In British English: /hˈɒtɪst/ (H-ot). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːtəst/ (HAHT-uhst). In Australian English: /hˈɒtɪst/ (H-ot).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːtəst/ (HAHT-uhst), while in British English it's /hˈɒtɪst/ (H-ot).

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/ˈhɑːtəst/

HAHT-uhst

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hɑːthot·əsttest

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