How do you pronounce "cannot"?

In American English: /ˈkænɑːt/ (KAN-aht). In British English: /kˈænɒt/ (K-an). In Canadian English: /ˈkænɑːt/ (KAN-aht). In Australian English: /kˈanɒt/ (K).

Is "cannot" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænɑːt/ (KAN-aht), while in British English it's /kˈænɒt/ (K-an).

How to Pronounce "cannot"

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cannot

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/ˈkænɑːt/

KAN-aht

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kæncan·ɑːtnot

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