How do you pronounce "keynote"?

In American English: /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ (KEE-noht). In British English: /kˈiːnəʊt/ (K-een). In Canadian English: /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ (KEE-noht). In Australian English: /kˈiːnəʊt/ (K-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkiːˌnoʊt/ (KEE-noht), while in British English it's /kˈiːnəʊt/ (K-een).

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keynote

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/ˈkiːˌnoʊt/

KEE-noht

Syllable Breakdown

kiːkey·noʊtnote

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