How do you pronounce "realism"?

In American English: /ˈriːəlɪzm/ (REE-uhl-izm-AH0 M). In British English: /ɹˈɪəlɪzəm/ (R-i-uhl-iz). In Canadian English: /ˈriːəlɪzm/ (REE-uhl-izm-AH0 M). In Australian English: /ɹˈiəlɪzəm/ (R-ee-uhl-iz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːəlɪzm/ (REE-uhl-izm-AH0 M), while in British English it's /ɹˈɪəlɪzəm/ (R-i-uhl-iz).

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realism

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/ˈriːəlɪzm/

REE-uhl-izm-AH0 M

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riːre·əlal·ɪzmi·AH0 Msm

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