How do you pronounce "lignite"?

In American English: /ˈlɪgˌnaɪt/ (LIG-neyet). In British English: /lˈɪɡnaɪt/ (L-ign). In Canadian English: /ˈlɪgˌnʌɪt/ (LIG-nuh-it). In Australian English: /lˈɪɡnaɪt/ (L-ign).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlɪgˌnaɪt/ (LIG-neyet), while in British English it's /lˈɪɡnaɪt/ (L-ign).

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lignite

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/ˈlɪgˌnaɪt/

LIG-neyet

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lɪglig·naɪtnite

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