How do you pronounce "stray"?

In American English: /ˈstreɪ/ (STRAY). In British English: /stɹˈeɪ/ (STR). In Canadian English: /ˈstreɪ/ (STRAY). In Australian English: /stɹˈeɪ/ (STR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstreɪ/ (STRAY), while in British English it's /stɹˈeɪ/ (STR).

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stray

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/ˈstreɪ/

STRAY

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streɪstray

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