How do you pronounce "canyon"?

In American English: /ˈkænjən/ (KANY-uhn). In British English: /kˈænjən/ (K-any). In Canadian English: /ˈkænjən/ (KANY-uhn). In Australian English: /kˈanɪən/ (K-an).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænjən/ (KANY-uhn), while in British English it's /kˈænjən/ (K-any).

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canyon

/ˈkænjən/

KANY-uhn

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kænjcan·ənyon

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