How do you pronounce "canvas"?

In American English: /ˈkænvəs/ (KANV-uhs). In British English: /kˈænvəs/ (K-anv). In Canadian English: /ˈkænvəs/ (KANV-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈanvəs/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænvəs/ (KANV-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈænvəs/ (K-anv).

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canvas

/ˈkænvəs/

KANV-uhs

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kænvcan·əsvas

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