How do you pronounce "replace"?

In American English: /ˌriːˈpleɪs/ (ree-PLAYS). In British English: /ɹɪplˈeɪs/ (ripl-AYS). In Canadian English: /ˌriːˈpleɪs/ (ree-PLAYS). In Australian English: /ɹɪplˈeɪs/ (ripl-AYS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌriːˈpleɪs/ (ree-PLAYS), while in British English it's /ɹɪplˈeɪs/ (ripl-AYS).

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/ˌriːˈpleɪs/

ree-PLAYS

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riːre·pleɪsplace

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