How do you pronounce "pertain"?

In American English: /pɝˈteɪn/ (pur-TAYN). In British English: /pətˈeɪn/ (puht-AYN). In Canadian English: /pɝˈteɪn/ (pur-TAYN). In Australian English: /pətˈeɪn/ (puht-AYN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈteɪn/ (pur-TAYN), while in British English it's /pətˈeɪn/ (puht-AYN).

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pertain

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/pɝˈteɪn/

pur-TAYN

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pɝper·teɪntain

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