How do you pronounce "retrofit"?

In American English: /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/ (REHTR-oh-fit). In British English: /ɹˈɛtɹəʊfˌɪt/ (R-ehtr-ohf). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/ (REHTR-oh-fit). In Australian English: /ɹˌɛtɹəʊfˈɪt/ (r-ehtr-OHF).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/ (REHTR-oh-fit), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛtɹəʊfˌɪt/ (R-ehtr-ohf).

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retrofit

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/ˈrɛtroʊˌfɪt/

REHTR-oh-fit

Syllable Breakdown

rɛtrre·oʊtro·fɪtfit

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