How do you pronounce "retort"?

In American English: /ˈriːˌtɔrt/ (REE-tawrt). In British English: /ɹɪtˈɔːt/ (rit-AWT). In Canadian English: /ˈriːˌtɔrt/ (REE-tawrt). In Australian English: /ɹɪtˈɔːt/ (rit-AWT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈriːˌtɔrt/ (REE-tawrt), while in British English it's /ɹɪtˈɔːt/ (rit-AWT).

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retort

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/ˈriːˌtɔrt/

REE-tawrt

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riːre·tɔrttort

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