How do you pronounce "ignite"?

In American English: /ˌɪgˈnaɪt/ (ig-NEYET). In British English: /ɪɡnˈaɪt/ (ign-EYET). In Canadian English: /ˌɪgˈnʌɪt/ (ig-NUH-it). In Australian English: /ɪɡnˈaɪt/ (ign-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪgˈnaɪt/ (ig-NEYET), while in British English it's /ɪɡnˈaɪt/ (ign-EYET).

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ignite

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/ˌɪgˈnaɪt/

ig-NEYET

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ɪgig·naɪtnite

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