How do you pronounce "iq"?

In American English: /ˈaɪˈkjuː/ (EYE-KYOO). In British English: /ˈɪk/ (IK). In Canadian English: /ˈʌɪˈkjuː/ (UH-i-KYOO). In Australian English: /ˈɪk/ (IK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈaɪˈkjuː/ (EYE-KYOO), while in British English it's /ˈɪk/ (IK).

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iq

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/ˈaɪˈkjuː/

EYE-KYOO

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aɪi·kjuːq

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