How do you pronounce "maverick"?

In American English: /ˈmævɝɪk/ (MAV-ur-ik). In British English: /mˈævəɹɪk/ (M-av-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈmævɝɪk/ (MAV-ur-ik). In Australian English: /mˈavəɹˌɪk/ (M-av).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmævɝɪk/ (MAV-ur-ik), while in British English it's /mˈævəɹɪk/ (M-av-uhr).

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maverick

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/ˈmævɝɪk/

MAV-ur-ik

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mævmav·ɝer·ɪkick

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