How do you pronounce "piano"?

In American English: /piːˈænoʊ/ (pee-AN-oh). In British English: /pɪˈænəʊ/ (pi-AN-oh). In Canadian English: /piːˈænoʊ/ (pee-AN-oh). In Australian English: /piˈanəʊ/ (pee-AN).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /piːˈænoʊ/ (pee-AN-oh), while in British English it's /pɪˈænəʊ/ (pi-AN-oh).

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piano

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/piːˈænoʊ/

pee-AN-oh

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piːpi·æna·oʊno

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