How do you pronounce "balance"?

In American English: /ˈbæləns/ (BAL-uhns). In British English: /bˈæləns/ (B-al). In Canadian English: /ˈbæləns/ (BAL-uhns). In Australian English: /bˈaləns/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbæləns/ (BAL-uhns), while in British English it's /bˈæləns/ (B-al).

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balance

/ˈbæləns/

BAL-uhns

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bælbal·ənsance

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