How do you pronounce "sadist"?

In American English: /ˈseɪdəst/ (SAYD-uhst). In British English: /sˈeɪdɪst/ (S-ayd). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪdəst/ (SAYD-uhst). In Australian English: /sˈeɪdɪst/ (S-ayd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪdəst/ (SAYD-uhst), while in British English it's /sˈeɪdɪst/ (S-ayd).

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sadist

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/ˈseɪdəst/

SAYD-uhst

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seɪdsad·əstist

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