How do you pronounce "polish"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ (PAHL-ish). In British English: /pˈɒlɪʃ/ (P-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ (PAHL-ish). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪʃ/ (P-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/ (PAHL-ish), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪʃ/ (P-ol).

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polish

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/ˈpɑːlɪʃ/

PAHL-ish

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pɑːlpol·ɪʃish

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