How do you pronounce "column"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːləm/ (KAHL-uhm). In British English: /kˈɒləm/ (K-ol). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːləm/ (KAHL-uhm). In Australian English: /kˈɒlʌm/ (K-ol).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːləm/ (KAHL-uhm), while in British English it's /kˈɒləm/ (K-ol).

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/ˈkɑːləm/

KAHL-uhm

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kɑːlcol·əmumn

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