How do you pronounce "canyons"?

In American English: /ˈkænjənz/ (KANY-uhnz). In British English: /kˈanɪənz/ (K-an). In Canadian English: /ˈkænjənz/ (KANY-uhnz). In Australian English: /kˈanɪənz/ (K-an).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænjənz/ (KANY-uhnz), while in British English it's /kˈanɪənz/ (K-an).

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canyons

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/ˈkænjənz/

KANY-uhnz

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kænjcan·ənzyons

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