How do you pronounce "debate"?

In American English: /dəˈbeɪt/ (duh-BAYT). In British English: /dɪbˈeɪt/ (dib-AYT). In Canadian English: /dəˈbeɪt/ (duh-BAYT). In Australian English: /dɪbˈeɪt/ (dib-AYT).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /dəˈbeɪt/ (duh-BAYT), while in British English it's /dɪbˈeɪt/ (dib-AYT).

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debate

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/dəˈbeɪt/

duh-BAYT

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dəde·beɪtbate

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