How do you pronounce "ensign"?

In American English: /ˈɛnsən/ (EHNS-uhn). In British English: /ˈɛnsaɪn/ (EHNS-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈɛnsən/ (EHNS-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɛnsaɪn/ (EHNS-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɛnsən/ (EHNS-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɛnsaɪn/ (EHNS-eyen).

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ensign

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/ˈɛnsən/

EHNS-uhn

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ɛnsen·ənsign

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