How do you pronounce "standby"?

In American English: /ˈstændˈbaɪ/ (STAND-BEYE). In British English: /stˈændbˌaɪ/ (ST-andb). In Canadian English: /ˈstændˈbaɪ/ (STAND-BEYE). In Australian English: /stˈandbaɪ/ (ST).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstændˈbaɪ/ (STAND-BEYE), while in British English it's /stˈændbˌaɪ/ (ST-andb).

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/ˈstændˈbaɪ/

STAND-BEYE

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stændstand·baɪby

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