How do you pronounce "repay"?

In American English: /riːˈpeɪ/ (ree-PAY). In British English: /ɹɪpˈeɪ/ (rip-AY). In Canadian English: /riːˈpeɪ/ (ree-PAY). In Australian English: /ɹɪpˈeɪ/ (rip-AY).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈpeɪ/ (ree-PAY), while in British English it's /ɹɪpˈeɪ/ (rip-AY).

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repay

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/riːˈpeɪ/

ree-PAY

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riːre·peɪpay

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