How do you pronounce "coefficient"?

In American English: /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/ (koh-uh-FISH-uhnt). In British English: /kˌəʊɪfˈɪʃənt/ (k-oh-IF-ish). In Canadian English: /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/ (koh-uh-FISH-uhnt). In Australian English: /kˌəʊɪfˈɪʃənt/ (k-oh-IF-ish).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/ (koh-uh-FISH-uhnt), while in British English it's /kˌəʊɪfˈɪʃənt/ (k-oh-IF-ish).

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/ˌkoʊəˈfɪʃənt/

koh-uh-FISH-uhnt

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koʊco·əef·fɪʃfi·əntcient

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