How do you pronounce "query"?

In American English: /ˈkwiːri/ (KWEER-ee). In British English: /kwˈɪəɹi/ (KW-i-uhr). In Canadian English: /ˈkwiːri/ (KWEER-ee). In Australian English: /kwˈiəɹɪ/ (KW-ee-uhr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwiːri/ (KWEER-ee), while in British English it's /kwˈɪəɹi/ (KW-i-uhr).

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query

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/ˈkwiːri/

KWEER-ee

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kwiːrqu·iery

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