How do you pronounce "icon"?

In American English: /ˈaɪkɑːn/ (EYEK-ahn). In British English: /ˈaɪkˌɒn/ (EYEK-on). In Canadian English: /ˈʌɪkɑːn/ (UH-ik-ahn). In Australian English: /ˈaɪkɒn/ (EYEK-on).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪkɑːn/ (EYEK-ahn), while in British English it's /ˈaɪkˌɒn/ (EYEK-on).

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/ˈaɪkɑːn/

EYEK-ahn

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aɪkic·ɑːnon

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