How do you pronounce "released"?

In American English: /riːˈliːst/ (ree-LEEST). In British English: /ɹɪlˈiːst/ (ril-EEST). In Canadian English: /riːˈliːst/ (ree-LEEST). In Australian English: /ɹɪlˈiːst/ (ril-EEST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈliːst/ (ree-LEEST), while in British English it's /ɹɪlˈiːst/ (ril-EEST).

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/riːˈliːst/

ree-LEEST

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riːre·liːstleased

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