How do you pronounce "kickoff"?

In American English: /ˈkɪˌkɔf/ (KI-kawf). In British English: /kˈɪkɒf/ (K-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪˌkɔf/ (KI-kawf). In Australian English: /kˈɪkɒf/ (K-ik).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪˌkɔf/ (KI-kawf), while in British English it's /kˈɪkɒf/ (K-ik).

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kickoff

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/ˈkɪˌkɔf/

KI-kawf

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kɪkick·kɔfoff

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