How do you pronounce "acetone"?

In American English: /ˈæsəˌtoʊn/ (AS-uh-tohn). In British English: /ˈasɪtˌəʊn/ (AS-it). In Canadian English: /ˈæsəˌtoʊn/ (AS-uh-tohn). In Australian English: /ˈasɪtˌəʊn/ (AS-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæsəˌtoʊn/ (AS-uh-tohn), while in British English it's /ˈasɪtˌəʊn/ (AS-it).

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acetone

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/ˈæsəˌtoʊn/

AS-uh-tohn

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æsace·əto·toʊnne

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