How do you pronounce "rests"?

In American English: /ˈrɛsts/ (REHSTS). In British English: /ɹˈɛsts/ (R). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛsts/ (REHSTS). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛsts/ (R).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛsts/ (REHSTS), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛsts/ (R).

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rests

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/ˈrɛsts/

REHSTS

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rɛstsrests

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