How do you pronounce "react"?

In American English: /riːˈækt/ (ree-AKT). In British English: /ɹɪˈækt/ (ri-AKT). In Canadian English: /riːˈækt/ (ree-AKT). In Australian English: /ɹɪˈakt/ (RI).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈækt/ (ree-AKT), while in British English it's /ɹɪˈækt/ (ri-AKT).

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react

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/riːˈækt/

ree-AKT

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riːre·æktact

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