How do you pronounce "optics"?

In American English: /ˈɑːptɪks/ (AHPT-iks). In British English: /ˈɒptɪks/ (OPT-iks). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːptɪks/ (AHPT-iks). In Australian English: /ˈɒptɪks/ (OPT-iks).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːptɪks/ (AHPT-iks), while in British English it's /ˈɒptɪks/ (OPT-iks).

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optics

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/ˈɑːptɪks/

AHPT-iks

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ɑːptop·ɪkstics

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