How do you pronounce "reference"?

In American English: /ˈrɛfɝəns/ (REHF-ur-uhns). In British English: /ɹˈɛfɹəns/ (R-ehfr). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛfɝəns/ (REHF-ur-uhns). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛfɹəns/ (R-ehfr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛfɝəns/ (REHF-ur-uhns), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛfɹəns/ (R-ehfr).

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reference

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/ˈrɛfɝəns/

REHF-ur-uhns

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rɛfref·ɝer·ənsence

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