How do you pronounce "animate"?

In American English: /ˈænəmət/ (AN-uhm-uht). In British English: /ˈanɪmˌeɪt/ (AN-im). In Canadian English: /ˈænəmət/ (AN-uhm-uht). In Australian English: /ˈanɪmˌeɪt/ (AN-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænəmət/ (AN-uhm-uht), while in British English it's /ˈanɪmˌeɪt/ (AN-im).

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animate

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/ˈænəmət/

AN-uhm-uht

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ænan·əmi·ətmate

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