How do you pronounce "overnight"?

In American English: /ˈoʊvɝˈnaɪt/ (OHV-ur-NEYET). In British English: /ˌəʊvənˈaɪt/ (ohv-uhn-EYET). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊvɝˈnʌɪt/ (OHV-ur-NUH-it). In Australian English: /ˌəʊvənˈaɪt/ (ohv-uhn-EYET).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊvɝˈnaɪt/ (OHV-ur-NEYET), while in British English it's /ˌəʊvənˈaɪt/ (ohv-uhn-EYET).

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overnight

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/ˈoʊvɝˈnaɪt/

OHV-ur-NEYET

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oʊvover·ɝni·naɪtght

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