How do you pronounce "pontius"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːnˌtiːɪs/ (PAHN-tee-is). In British English: /pˈɒntɪəs/ (P-ont-i). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːnˌtiːɪs/ (PAHN-tee-is). In Australian English: /pˈɒntɪəs/ (P-ont-i).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːnˌtiːɪs/ (PAHN-tee-is), while in British English it's /pˈɒntɪəs/ (P-ont-i).

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pontius

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/ˈpɑːnˌtiːɪs/

PAHN-tee-is

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pɑːnpon·tiːti·ɪsus

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