How do you pronounce "keyword"?

In American English: /ˈkiːˌwɝːd/ (KEE-wurd). In British English: /kˈiːwˌɜːd/ (K-eew). In Canadian English: /ˈkiːˌwɝːd/ (KEE-wurd). In Australian English: /kˈiːwɜːd/ (K-eew).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkiːˌwɝːd/ (KEE-wurd), while in British English it's /kˈiːwˌɜːd/ (K-eew).

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/ˈkiːˌwɝːd/

KEE-wurd

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kiːkey·wɝːdword

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