How do you pronounce "response"?

In American English: /rɪˈspɑːns/ (ri-SPAHNS). In British English: /ɹɪspˈɒns/ (risp-ONS). In Canadian English: /rɪˈspɑːns/ (ri-SPAHNS). In Australian English: /ɹɪspˈɒns/ (risp-ONS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /rɪˈspɑːns/ (ri-SPAHNS), while in British English it's /ɹɪspˈɒns/ (risp-ONS).

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response

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/rɪˈspɑːns/

ri-SPAHNS

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rɪre·spɑːnssponse

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