How do you pronounce "planet"?

In American English: /ˈplænət/ (PLAN-uht). In British English: /plˈænɪt/ (PL-an). In Canadian English: /ˈplænət/ (PLAN-uht). In Australian English: /plˈanɪt/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplænət/ (PLAN-uht), while in British English it's /plˈænɪt/ (PL-an).

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planet

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/ˈplænət/

PLAN-uht

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plænplan·ətet

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