How do you pronounce "retreat"?

In American English: /riːˈtriːt/ (ree-TREET). In British English: /ɹɪtɹˈiːt/ (ritr-EET). In Canadian English: /riːˈtriːt/ (ree-TREET). In Australian English: /ɹɪtɹˈiːt/ (ritr-EET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈtriːt/ (ree-TREET), while in British English it's /ɹɪtɹˈiːt/ (ritr-EET).

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retreat

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/riːˈtriːt/

ree-TREET

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riːre·triːttreat

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