How do you pronounce "warhead"?

In American English: /ˈwɔrˌhɛd/ (WAWR-hehd). In British English: /wˈɔːhɛd/ (W-awh). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔrˌhɛd/ (WAWR-hehd). In Australian English: /wˈɔːhɛd/ (W-awh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔrˌhɛd/ (WAWR-hehd), while in British English it's /wˈɔːhɛd/ (W-awh).

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warhead

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/ˈwɔrˌhɛd/

WAWR-hehd

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wɔrwar·hɛdhead

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