How do you pronounce "canon"?

In American English: /ˈkænən/ (KAN-uhn). In British English: /kˈænən/ (K-an). In Canadian English: /ˈkænən/ (KAN-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈanən/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænən/ (KAN-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈænən/ (K-an).

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canon

/ˈkænən/

KAN-uhn

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kænca·ənnon

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