How do you pronounce "canons"?

In American English: /ˈkænənz/ (KAN-uhnz). In British English: /kˈanənz/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkænənz/ (KAN-uhnz). In Australian English: /kˈanənz/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænənz/ (KAN-uhnz), while in British English it's /kˈanənz/ (K).

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canons

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/ˈkænənz/

KAN-uhnz

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kæncan·ənzons

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