How do you pronounce "maltese"?

In American English: /mɔlˈtiːz/ (mawl-TEEZ). In British English: /mˈɒltiːz/ (M-olt). In Canadian English: /mɔlˈtiːz/ (mawl-TEEZ). In Australian English: /mˈɒltiːz/ (M-olt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /mɔlˈtiːz/ (mawl-TEEZ), while in British English it's /mˈɒltiːz/ (M-olt).

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maltese

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/mɔlˈtiːz/

mawl-TEEZ

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mɔlmal·tiːztese

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