How do you pronounce "steam"?

In American English: /ˈstiːm/ (STEEM). In British English: /stˈiːm/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstiːm/ (STEEM). In Australian English: /stˈiːm/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstiːm/ (STEEM), while in British English it's /stˈiːm/ (ST).

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steam

/ˈstiːm/

STEEM

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stiːmsteam

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