How do you pronounce "pilate"?

In American English: /ˈpaɪˌlət/ (PEYE-luht). In British English: /pˈɪleɪt/ (P-il). In Canadian English: /ˈpaɪˌlət/ (PEYE-luht). In Australian English: /pˈɪleɪt/ (P-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpaɪˌlət/ (PEYE-luht), while in British English it's /pˈɪleɪt/ (P-il).

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pilate

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/ˈpaɪˌlət/

PEYE-luht

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paɪpi·lətlate

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