How do you pronounce "backlash"?

In American English: /ˈbæˌklæʃ/ (BA-klash). In British English: /bˈaklaʃ/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbæˌklæʃ/ (BA-klash). In Australian English: /bˈaklaʃ/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæˌklæʃ/ (BA-klash), while in British English it's /bˈaklaʃ/ (B).

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backlash

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/ˈbæˌklæʃ/

BA-klash

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bæback·klæʃlash

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