How do you pronounce "latest"?

In American English: /ˈleɪtəst/ (LAYT-uhst). In British English: /lˈeɪtɪst/ (L-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪtəst/ (LAYT-uhst). In Australian English: /lˈeɪtɪst/ (L-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪtəst/ (LAYT-uhst), while in British English it's /lˈeɪtɪst/ (L-ayt).

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latest

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/ˈleɪtəst/

LAYT-uhst

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leɪtlat·əstest

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