How do you pronounce "waitresses"?

In American English: /ˈweɪtrəsɪz/ (WAYTR-uhs-iz). In British English: /wˈeɪtɹəsɪz/ (W-aytr-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈweɪtrəsɪz/ (WAYTR-uhs-iz). In Australian English: /wˈeɪtɹəsɪz/ (W-aytr-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈweɪtrəsɪz/ (WAYTR-uhs-iz), while in British English it's /wˈeɪtɹəsɪz/ (W-aytr-uhs).

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/ˈweɪtrəsɪz/

WAYTR-uhs-iz

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weɪtrwait·əsress·ɪzes

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