How do you pronounce "merit"?

In American English: /ˈmɛrət/ (MEHR-uht). In British English: /mˈɛɹɪt/ (M-ehr). In Canadian English: /ˈmɛrət/ (MEHR-uht). In Australian English: /mˈɛɹɪt/ (M-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɛrət/ (MEHR-uht), while in British English it's /mˈɛɹɪt/ (M-ehr).

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/ˈmɛrət/

MEHR-uht

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mɛrmer·ətit

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