How do you pronounce "quashed"?

In American English: /ˈkwɔʃt/ (KWAWSHT). In British English: /kwˈɒʃt/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɔʃt/ (KWAWSHT). In Australian English: /kwˈɒʃt/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɔʃt/ (KWAWSHT), while in British English it's /kwˈɒʃt/ (KW).

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quashed

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/ˈkwɔʃt/

KWAWSHT

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kwɔʃtquashed

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