How do you pronounce "ponce"?

In American English: /ˈpoʊnseɪ/ (POHNS-ay). In British English: /pˈɒns/ (P). In Canadian English: /ˈpoʊnseɪ/ (POHNS-ay). In Australian English: /pˈɒns/ (P).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpoʊnseɪ/ (POHNS-ay), while in British English it's /pˈɒns/ (P).

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ponce

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/ˈpoʊnseɪ/

POHNS-ay

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poʊnspo·eɪnce

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