How do you pronounce "sentry"?

In American English: /ˈsɛntri/ (SEHNTR-ee). In British English: /sˈɛntɹi/ (S-ehntr). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛntri/ (SEHNTR-ee). In Australian English: /sˈɛntɹi/ (S-ehntr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛntri/ (SEHNTR-ee), while in British English it's /sˈɛntɹi/ (S-ehntr).

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/ˈsɛntri/

SEHNTR-ee

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sɛntrsen·itry

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