How do you pronounce "rewrite"?

In American English: /riːˈraɪt/ (ree-REYET). In British English: /ɹɪɹˈaɪt/ (rir-EYET). In Canadian English: /riːˈrʌɪt/ (ree-RUH-it). In Australian English: /ɹɪɹˈaɪt/ (rir-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /riːˈraɪt/ (ree-REYET), while in British English it's /ɹɪɹˈaɪt/ (rir-EYET).

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/riːˈraɪt/

ree-REYET

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riːre·raɪtwrite

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