How do you pronounce "quest"?

In American English: /ˈkwɛst/ (KWEHST). In British English: /kwˈɛst/ (KW). In Canadian English: /ˈkwɛst/ (KWEHST). In Australian English: /kwˈɛst/ (KW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkwɛst/ (KWEHST), while in British English it's /kwˈɛst/ (KW).

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quest

/ˈkwɛst/

KWEHST

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kwɛstquest

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