How do you pronounce "pity"?

In American English: /ˈpɪti/ (PIT-ee). In British English: /pˈɪti/ (P-it). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪti/ (PIT-ee). In Australian English: /pˈɪti/ (P-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪti/ (PIT-ee), while in British English it's /pˈɪti/ (P-it).

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pity

/ˈpɪti/

PIT-ee

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pɪtpi·ity

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