How do you pronounce "mistress"?

In American English: /ˈmɪstrəs/ (MISTR-uhs). In British English: /mˈɪstɹɪs/ (M-istr). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪstrəs/ (MISTR-uhs). In Australian English: /mˈɪstɹəs/ (M-istr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪstrəs/ (MISTR-uhs), while in British English it's /mˈɪstɹɪs/ (M-istr).

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mistress

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/ˈmɪstrəs/

MISTR-uhs

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mɪstrmis·əstress

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