How do you pronounce "spirit"?

In American English: /ˈspɪrət/ (SPIR-uht). In British English: /spˈɪɹɪt/ (SP-ir). In Canadian English: /ˈspɪrət/ (SPIR-uht). In Australian English: /spˈɪɹɪt/ (SP-ir).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈspɪrət/ (SPIR-uht), while in British English it's /spˈɪɹɪt/ (SP-ir).

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/ˈspɪrət/

SPIR-uht

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spɪrspir·ətit

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