How do you pronounce "merritt"?

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

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

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

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merritt

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/ˈmɛrɪt/

MEHR-it

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mɛrmer·ɪtritt

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