How do you pronounce "shred"?

In American English: /ˈʃrɛd/ (SHREHD). In British English: /ʃɹˈɛd/ (SHR). In Canadian English: /ˈʃrɛd/ (SHREHD). In Australian English: /ʃɹˈɛd/ (SHR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʃrɛd/ (SHREHD), while in British English it's /ʃɹˈɛd/ (SHR).

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shred

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/ˈʃrɛd/

SHREHD

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ʃrɛdshred

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