How do you pronounce "relay"?

In American English: /ˈriːˌleɪ/ (REE-lay). In British English: /ɹˈiːleɪ/ (R-eel). In Canadian English: /ˈriːˌleɪ/ (REE-lay). In Australian English: /ɹˈiːleɪ/ (R-eel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːˌleɪ/ (REE-lay), while in British English it's /ɹˈiːleɪ/ (R-eel).

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relay

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/ˈriːˌleɪ/

REE-lay

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riːre·leɪlay

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