How do you pronounce "leftist"?

In American English: /ˈlɛftɪst/ (LEHFT-ist). In British English: /lˈɛftɪst/ (L-ehft). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛftɪst/ (LEHFT-ist). In Australian English: /lˈɛftɪst/ (L-ehft).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛftɪst/ (LEHFT-ist), while in British English it's /lˈɛftɪst/ (L-ehft).

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leftist

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/ˈlɛftɪst/

LEHFT-ist

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lɛftleft·ɪstist

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