How do you pronounce "necktie"?

In American English: /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ (NEHK-teye). In British English: /nˈɛktaɪ/ (N-ehkt). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ (NEHK-teye). In Australian English: /nˈɛktaɪ/ (N-ehkt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/ (NEHK-teye), while in British English it's /nˈɛktaɪ/ (N-ehkt).

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necktie

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/ˈnɛkˌtaɪ/

NEHK-teye

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nɛkneck·taɪtie

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