How do you pronounce "backstage"?

In American English: /ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/ (BAK-STAYJ). In British English: /bˈaksteɪdʒ/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/ (BAK-STAYJ). In Australian English: /bˈaksteɪdʒ/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/ (BAK-STAYJ), while in British English it's /bˈaksteɪdʒ/ (B).

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backstage

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/ˈbækˈsteɪdʒ/

BAK-STAYJ

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bækback·steɪdʒstage

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