How do you pronounce "bayonet"?

In American English: /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ (BAY-uh-neht). In British English: /bˈeɪənˌɛt/ (B-ay-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ (BAY-uh-neht). In Australian English: /bˈeɪənˌɛt/ (B-ay-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/ (BAY-uh-neht), while in British English it's /bˈeɪənˌɛt/ (B-ay-uhn).

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bayonet

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/ˈbeɪəˌnɛt/

BAY-uh-neht

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beɪbay·əo·nɛtnet

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