How do you pronounce "repel"?

In American English: /rɪˈpɛl/ (ri-PEHL). In British English: /ɹɪpˈɛl/ (rip-EHL). In Canadian English: /rɪˈpɛl/ (ri-PEHL). In Australian English: /ɹɪpˈɛl/ (rip-EHL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈpɛl/ (ri-PEHL), while in British English it's /ɹɪpˈɛl/ (rip-EHL).

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repel

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/rɪˈpɛl/

ri-PEHL

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rɪre·pɛlpel

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