How do you pronounce "planetary"?

In American English: /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ (PLAN-uh-tehr-ee). In British English: /plˈanɪtəɹi/ (PL-an-it). In Canadian English: /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ (PLAN-uh-tehr-ee). In Australian English: /plˈanɪtəɹi/ (PL-an-it).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ (PLAN-uh-tehr-ee), while in British English it's /plˈanɪtəɹi/ (PL-an-it).

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planetary

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/ˈplænəˌtɛri/

PLAN-uh-tehr-ee

Syllable Breakdown

plænpl·əan·tɛre·itary

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