How do you pronounce "dandelion"?

In American English: /ˈdændəˌlaɪən/ (DAND-uh-leye-uhn). In British English: /dˈandɪlˌaɪən/ (D-and-il). In Canadian English: /ˈdændəˌlaɪən/ (DAND-uh-leye-uhn). In Australian English: /dˈandɪlˌaɪən/ (D-and-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdændəˌlaɪən/ (DAND-uh-leye-uhn), while in British English it's /dˈandɪlˌaɪən/ (D-and-il).

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dandelion

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/ˈdændəˌlaɪən/

DAND-uh-leye-uhn

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dænddan·əde·laɪli·ənon

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