How do you pronounce "pivot"?

In American English: /ˈpɪvət/ (PIV-uht). In British English: /pˈɪvət/ (P-iv). In Canadian English: /ˈpɪvət/ (PIV-uht). In Australian English: /pˈɪvət/ (P-iv).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɪvət/ (PIV-uht), while in British English it's /pˈɪvət/ (P-iv).

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pivot

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/ˈpɪvət/

PIV-uht

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pɪvpiv·ətot

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