How do you pronounce "overheat"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˌhiːt/ (OHV-ur-heet). In British English: /ˌəʊvəhˈiːt/ (ohv-uhh-EET). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˌhiːt/ (OHV-ur-heet). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəhˈiːt/ (ohv-uhh-EET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˌhiːt/ (OHV-ur-heet), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəhˈiːt/ (ohv-uhh-EET).

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/ˈoʊvɝˌhiːt/

OHV-ur-heet

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oʊvov·ɝer·hiːtheat

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