How do you pronounce "janet"?

In American English: /ˈdʒænət/ (JAN-uht). In British English: /dʒˈænɪt/ (J-an). In Canadian English: /ˈdʒænət/ (JAN-uht). In Australian English: /dʒˈanɪt/ (J).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʒænət/ (JAN-uht), while in British English it's /dʒˈænɪt/ (J-an).

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janet

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/ˈdʒænət/

JAN-uht

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dʒænja·ətnet

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