How do you pronounce "interest"?

In American English: /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/ (INT-uh). In British English: /ˈɪntɹɛst/ (INTR-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/ (INT-uh). In Australian English: /ˈɪntɹɛst/ (INTR-ehst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪntəˌrɛst/ (INT-uh), while in British English it's /ˈɪntɹɛst/ (INTR-ehst).

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interest

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/ˈɪntəˌrɛst/

INT-uh

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ɪntinter·əest

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