How do you pronounce "overseas"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːz/ (OHV-ur-SEEZ). In British English: /ˌəʊvəsˈiːz/ (ohv-uhs-EEZ). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːz/ (OHV-ur-SEEZ). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəsˈiːz/ (ohv-uhs-EEZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːz/ (OHV-ur-SEEZ), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəsˈiːz/ (ohv-uhs-EEZ).

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/ˈoʊvɝˈsiːz/

OHV-ur-SEEZ

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oʊvov·ɝer·siːzseas

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