How do you pronounce "invalid"?

In American English: /ˈɪnvələd/ (INV-uhl-uhd). In British English: /ɪnvˈalɪd/ (inv-AL). In Canadian English: /ˈɪnvələd/ (INV-uhl-uhd). In Australian English: /ɪnvˈalɪd/ (inv-AL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪnvələd/ (INV-uhl-uhd), while in British English it's /ɪnvˈalɪd/ (inv-AL).

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invalid

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/ˈɪnvələd/

INV-uhl-uhd

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ɪnvin·əlva·ədlid

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