How do you pronounce "safest"?

In American English: /ˈseɪfəst/ (SAYF-uhst). In British English: /sˈeɪfɪst/ (S-ayf). In Canadian English: /ˈseɪfəst/ (SAYF-uhst). In Australian English: /sˈeɪfɪst/ (S-ayf).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈseɪfəst/ (SAYF-uhst), while in British English it's /sˈeɪfɪst/ (S-ayf).

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safest

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/ˈseɪfəst/

SAYF-uhst

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seɪfsaf·əstest

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