How do you pronounce "manic"?

In American English: /ˈmænɪk/ (MAN-ik). In British English: /mˈænɪk/ (M-an). In Canadian English: /ˈmænɪk/ (MAN-ik). In Australian English: /mˈanɪk/ (M).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmænɪk/ (MAN-ik), while in British English it's /mˈænɪk/ (M-an).

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manic

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/ˈmænɪk/

MAN-ik

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mænman·ɪkic

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