How do you pronounce "nonce"?

In American English: /ˈnɑːns/ (NAHNS). In British English: /nˌɒnsˈiː/ (n-ONS). In Canadian English: /ˈnɑːns/ (NAHNS). In Australian English: /nˌɒnsˈiː/ (n-ONS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɑːns/ (NAHNS), while in British English it's /nˌɒnsˈiː/ (n-ONS).

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nonce

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/ˈnɑːns/

NAHNS

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nɑːnsnonce

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