How do you pronounce "polished"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/ (PAHL-isht). In British English: /pˈɒlɪʃt/ (P-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/ (PAHL-isht). In Australian English: /pˈɒlɪʃt/ (P-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːlɪʃt/ (PAHL-isht), while in British English it's /pˈɒlɪʃt/ (P-ol).

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polished

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/ˈpɑːlɪʃt/

PAHL-isht

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pɑːlpol·ɪʃtished

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