How do you pronounce "bypass"?

In American English: /ˈbaɪˌpæs/ (BEYE-pas). In British English: /bˈaɪpˌɑːs/ (B-eyep). In Canadian English: /ˈbʌɪˌpæs/ (BUH-i-pas). In Australian English: /bˈaɪpas/ (B).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbaɪˌpæs/ (BEYE-pas), while in British English it's /bˈaɪpˌɑːs/ (B-eyep).

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bypass

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/ˈbaɪˌpæs/

BEYE-pas

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baɪby·pæspass

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