How do you pronounce "option"?

In American English: /ˈɑːpʃən/ (AHPSH-uhn). In British English: /ˈɒpʃən/ (OPSH-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːpʃən/ (AHPSH-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɒpʃən/ (OPSH-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːpʃən/ (AHPSH-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɒpʃən/ (OPSH-uhn).

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option

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/ˈɑːpʃən/

AHPSH-uhn

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ɑːpʃop·əntion

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