How do you pronounce "laxative"?

In American English: /ˈlæksətɪv/ (LAKS-uht-iv). In British English: /lˈaksətˌɪv/ (L-aks). In Canadian English: /ˈlæksətɪv/ (LAKS-uht-iv). In Australian English: /lˈaksətˌɪv/ (L-aks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlæksətɪv/ (LAKS-uht-iv), while in British English it's /lˈaksətˌɪv/ (L-aks).

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laxative

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/ˈlæksətɪv/

LAKS-uht-iv

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lækslax·əta·ɪvtive

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