How do you pronounce "plateau"?

In American English: /plæˈtoʊ/ (pla-TOH). In British English: /plˈætəʊ/ (PL-at). In Canadian English: /plæˈtoʊ/ (pla-TOH). In Australian English: /plˈatəʊ/ (PL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /plæˈtoʊ/ (pla-TOH), while in British English it's /plˈætəʊ/ (PL-at).

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plateau

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/plæˈtoʊ/

pla-TOH

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plæpla·toʊteau

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