How do you pronounce "pontiff"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːntəf/ (PAHNT-uhf). In British English: /pˈɒntɪf/ (P-ont). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːntəf/ (PAHNT-uhf). In Australian English: /pˈɒntɪf/ (P-ont).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːntəf/ (PAHNT-uhf), while in British English it's /pˈɒntɪf/ (P-ont).

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pontiff

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/ˈpɑːntəf/

PAHNT-uhf

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pɑːntpon·əftiff

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