How do you pronounce "imprimatur"?

In American English: /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtɝ/ (impr-i-MAHT-ur). In British English: /ɪmpɹˈɪmətʃˌʊə/ (impr-IM-uhch-uu-uh). In Canadian English: /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtɝ/ (impr-i-MAHT-ur). In Australian English: /ɪmpɹˈɪmətʃˌʊə/ (impr-IM-uhch-uu-uh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtɝ/ (impr-i-MAHT-ur), while in British English it's /ɪmpɹˈɪmətʃˌʊə/ (impr-IM-uhch-uu-uh).

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/ˌɪmprɪˈmɑːtɝ/

impr-i-MAHT-ur

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ɪmprim·ɪpri·mɑːtma·ɝtur

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