How do you pronounce "positive"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ (PAHZ-uht-iv). In British English: /pˈɒzɪtɪv/ (P-oz-it). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ (PAHZ-uht-iv). In Australian English: /pˈɒzɪtˌɪv/ (P-oz-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːzətɪv/ (PAHZ-uht-iv), while in British English it's /pˈɒzɪtɪv/ (P-oz-it).

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/ˈpɑːzətɪv/

PAHZ-uht-iv

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pɑːzpos·əti·ɪvtive

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