How do you pronounce "restive"?

In American English: /ˈrɛstɪv/ (REHST-iv). In British English: /ɹˈɛstɪv/ (R-ehst). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛstɪv/ (REHST-iv). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛstɪv/ (R-ehst).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛstɪv/ (REHST-iv), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛstɪv/ (R-ehst).

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restive

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/ˈrɛstɪv/

REHST-iv

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rɛstres·ɪvtive

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