How do you pronounce "ceylon"?

In American English: /sɪˈlɑːn/ (si-LAHN). In British English: /seɪlˈɒn/ (sayl-ON). In Canadian English: /sɪˈlɑːn/ (si-LAHN). In Australian English: /seɪlˈɒn/ (sayl-ON).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /sɪˈlɑːn/ (si-LAHN), while in British English it's /seɪlˈɒn/ (sayl-ON).

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ceylon

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/sɪˈlɑːn/

si-LAHN

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sɪcey·lɑːnlon

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