How do you pronounce "upbeat"?

In American English: /ˈʌpˌbiːt/ (UHP-beet). In British English: /ʌpbˈiːt/ (uhpb-EET). In Canadian English: /ˈʌpˌbiːt/ (UHP-beet). In Australian English: /ʌpbˈiːt/ (uhpb-EET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈʌpˌbiːt/ (UHP-beet), while in British English it's /ʌpbˈiːt/ (uhpb-EET).

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upbeat

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/ˈʌpˌbiːt/

UHP-beet

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ʌpup·biːtbeat

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