How do you pronounce "steroid"?

In American English: /stɝˈɔɪd/ (stur-OYD). In British English: /stˈɛɹɔɪd/ (ST-ehr). In Canadian English: /stɝˈɔɪd/ (stur-OYD). In Australian English: /stˈɛɹɔɪd/ (ST-ehr).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /stɝˈɔɪd/ (stur-OYD), while in British English it's /stˈɛɹɔɪd/ (ST-ehr).

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steroid

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/stɝˈɔɪd/

stur-OYD

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stɝste·ɔɪdroid

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