How do you pronounce "prostitute"?

In American English: /ˈprɑːstəˌtuːt/ (PRAHST-uh-toot). In British English: /pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːt/ (PR-ost-ity). In Canadian English: /ˈprɑːstəˌtuːt/ (PRAHST-uh-toot). In Australian English: /pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːt/ (PR-ost-ity).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈprɑːstəˌtuːt/ (PRAHST-uh-toot), while in British English it's /pɹˈɒstɪtjˌuːt/ (PR-ost-ity).

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prostitute

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/ˈprɑːstəˌtuːt/

PRAHST-uh-toot

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prɑːstpros·əti·tuːttute

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