How do you pronounce "steel"?

In American English: /ˈstiːl/ (STEEL). In British English: /stˈiːl/ (ST). In Canadian English: /ˈstiːl/ (STEEL). In Australian English: /stˈiːl/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstiːl/ (STEEL), while in British English it's /stˈiːl/ (ST).

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steel

/ˈstiːl/

STEEL

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stiːlsteel

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