How do you pronounce "ignition"?

In American English: /ˌɪgˈnɪʃən/ (ig-NISH-uhn). In British English: /ɪɡnˈɪʃən/ (ign-ISH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌɪgˈnɪʃən/ (ig-NISH-uhn). In Australian English: /ɪɡnˈɪʃən/ (ign-ISH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪgˈnɪʃən/ (ig-NISH-uhn), while in British English it's /ɪɡnˈɪʃən/ (ign-ISH-uhn).

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ignition

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/ˌɪgˈnɪʃən/

ig-NISH-uhn

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ɪgig·nɪʃni·əntion

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