How do you pronounce "lettuce"?

In American English: /ˈlɛtəs/ (LEHT-uhs). In British English: /lˈɛtɪs/ (L-eht). In Canadian English: /ˈlɛtəs/ (LEHT-uhs). In Australian English: /lˈɛtɪs/ (L-eht).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɛtəs/ (LEHT-uhs), while in British English it's /lˈɛtɪs/ (L-eht).

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lettuce

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/ˈlɛtəs/

LEHT-uhs

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lɛtlet·əstuce

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