How do you pronounce "ions"?

In American English: /ˈaɪˌɑːnz/ (EYE-ahnz). In British English: /ˈaɪɒnz/ (EYE-onz). In Canadian English: /ˈaɪˌɑːnz/ (EYE-ahnz). In Australian English: /ˈaɪɒnz/ (EYE-onz).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪˌɑːnz/ (EYE-ahnz), while in British English it's /ˈaɪɒnz/ (EYE-onz).

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/ˈaɪˌɑːnz/

EYE-ahnz

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aɪio·ɑːnzns

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