How do you pronounce "limit"?

In American English: /ˈlɪmət/ (LIM-uht). In British English: /lˈɪmɪt/ (L-im). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪmət/ (LIM-uht). In Australian English: /lˈɪmɪt/ (L-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪmət/ (LIM-uht), while in British English it's /lˈɪmɪt/ (L-im).

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limit

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/ˈlɪmət/

LIM-uht

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lɪmlim·ətit

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