How do you pronounce "parrot"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrət/ (PEHR-uht). In British English: /pˈæɹət/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrət/ (PEHR-uht). In Australian English: /pˈaɹət/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrət/ (PEHR-uht), while in British English it's /pˈæɹət/ (P-ar).

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parrot

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/ˈpɛrət/

PEHR-uht

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pɛrpar·ətrot

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