How do you pronounce "kleist"?

In American English: /ˈklaɪst/ (KLEYEST). In British English: /klˈɛst/ (KL). In Canadian English: /ˈklʌɪst/ (KLUH-ist). In Australian English: /klˈɛst/ (KL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈklaɪst/ (KLEYEST), while in British English it's /klˈɛst/ (KL).

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kleist

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/ˈklaɪst/

KLEYEST

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klaɪstkleist

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