How do you pronounce "repressed"?

In American English: /riːˈprɛst/ (ree-PREHST). In British English: /ɹɪpɹˈɛst/ (ripr-EHST). In Canadian English: /riːˈprɛst/ (ree-PREHST). In Australian English: /ɹɪpɹˈɛst/ (ripr-EHST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈprɛst/ (ree-PREHST), while in British English it's /ɹɪpɹˈɛst/ (ripr-EHST).

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repressed

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/riːˈprɛst/

ree-PREHST

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riːre·prɛstpressed

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