How do you pronounce "nominate"?

In American English: /ˈnɑːmənət/ (NAHM-uhn-uht). In British English: /nˈɒmɪnˌeɪt/ (N-om-in). In Canadian English: /ˈnɑːmənət/ (NAHM-uhn-uht). In Australian English: /nˈɒmɪnˌeɪt/ (N-om-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɑːmənət/ (NAHM-uhn-uht), while in British English it's /nˈɒmɪnˌeɪt/ (N-om-in).

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nominate

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/ˈnɑːmənət/

NAHM-uhn-uht

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nɑːmnom·əni·ətnate

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