How do you pronounce "overseer"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːɝ/ (OHV-ur-SEE-ur). In British English: /ˌəʊvəsˈiːə/ (ohv-uhs-EE-uh). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːɝ/ (OHV-ur-SEE-ur). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvəsˈiːə/ (ohv-uhs-EE-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈsiːɝ/ (OHV-ur-SEE-ur), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvəsˈiːə/ (ohv-uhs-EE-uh).

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/ˈoʊvɝˈsiːɝ/

OHV-ur-SEE-ur

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oʊvov·ɝer·siːse·ɝer

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