How do you pronounce "baton"?

In American English: /bəˈtɑːn/ (buh-TAHN). In British English: /bˈatən/ (B). In Canadian English: /bəˈtɑːn/ (buh-TAHN). In Australian English: /bˈatən/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /bəˈtɑːn/ (buh-TAHN), while in British English it's /bˈatən/ (B).

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baton

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/bəˈtɑːn/

buh-TAHN

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bəba·tɑːnton

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