How do you pronounce "pretend"?

In American English: /priːˈtɛnd/ (pree-TEHND). In British English: /pɹɪtˈɛnd/ (prit-EHND). In Canadian English: /priːˈtɛnd/ (pree-TEHND). In Australian English: /pɹɪtˈɛnd/ (prit-EHND).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /priːˈtɛnd/ (pree-TEHND), while in British English it's /pɹɪtˈɛnd/ (prit-EHND).

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pretend

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/priːˈtɛnd/

pree-TEHND

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priːpre·tɛndtend

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