How do you pronounce "stylus"?

In American English: /ˈstaɪləs/ (STEYEL-uhs). In British English: /stˈaɪləs/ (ST-eyel). In Canadian English: /ˈstaɪləs/ (STEYEL-uhs). In Australian English: /stˈaɪləs/ (ST-eyel).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈstaɪləs/ (STEYEL-uhs), while in British English it's /stˈaɪləs/ (ST-eyel).

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stylus

/ˈstaɪləs/

STEYEL-uhs

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staɪlsty·əslus

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