How do you pronounce "ciliates"?

In American English: /ˈsɪliːəts/ (SIL-ee-uhts). In British English: /sˈɪlɪˌeɪts/ (S-il-i). In Canadian English: /ˈsɪliːəts/ (SIL-ee-uhts). In Australian English: /sˈɪlɪˌeɪts/ (S-il-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɪliːəts/ (SIL-ee-uhts), while in British English it's /sˈɪlɪˌeɪts/ (S-il-i).

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ciliates

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/ˈsɪliːəts/

SIL-ee-uhts

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sɪlcil·iːi·ətsates

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