How do you pronounce "bagpipe"?

In American English: /ˈbægˌpaɪp/ (BAG-peyep). In British English: /bˈaɡpaɪp/ (B). In Canadian English: /ˈbægˌpʌɪp/ (BAG-puh-ip). In Australian English: /bˈaɡpaɪp/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbægˌpaɪp/ (BAG-peyep), while in British English it's /bˈaɡpaɪp/ (B).

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bagpipe

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/ˈbægˌpaɪp/

BAG-peyep

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bægbag·paɪppipe

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