How do you pronounce "ebay"?

In American English: /ˈiːˌbeɪ/ (EE-bay). In British English: /ˈiːbˌeɪ/ (EEB-ay). In Canadian English: /ˈiːˌbeɪ/ (EE-bay). In Australian English: /ˈiːbeɪ/ (EEB-ay).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈiːˌbeɪ/ (EE-bay), while in British English it's /ˈiːbˌeɪ/ (EEB-ay).

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ebay

/ˈiːˌbeɪ/

EE-bay

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iːeb·beɪay

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