How do you pronounce "sonnets"?

In American English: /ˈsɑːnɪts/ (SAHN-its). In British English: /sˈɒnɪts/ (S-on). In Canadian English: /ˈsɑːnɪts/ (SAHN-its). In Australian English: /sˈɒnɪts/ (S-on).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɑːnɪts/ (SAHN-its), while in British English it's /sˈɒnɪts/ (S-on).

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sonnets

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/ˈsɑːnɪts/

SAHN-its

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sɑːnson·ɪtsnets

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