How do you pronounce "wretched"?

In American English: /ˈrɛtʃɪd/ (REHCH-id). In British English: /ɹˈɛtʃɪd/ (R-ehch). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛtʃɪd/ (REHCH-id). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛtʃɪd/ (R-ehch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛtʃɪd/ (REHCH-id), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛtʃɪd/ (R-ehch).

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wretched

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/ˈrɛtʃɪd/

REHCH-id

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rɛtʃwretch·ɪded

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