How do you pronounce "insulation"?

In American English: /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ (ins-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In British English: /ˌɪnsjʊlˈeɪʃən/ (insy-uul-AYSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ (ins-uh-LAYSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˌɪnsjuːlˈeɪʃən/ (insy-ool-AYSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/ (ins-uh-LAYSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˌɪnsjʊlˈeɪʃən/ (insy-uul-AYSH-uhn).

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insulation

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/ˌɪnsəˈleɪʃən/

ins-uh-LAYSH-uhn

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ɪnsin·əsu·leɪʃla·əntion

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