How do you pronounce "taoist"?

In American English: /ˈdaʊɪst/ (DOW-ist). In British English: /tˈaʊɪst/ (T-ow). In Canadian English: /ˈdaʊɪst/ (DOW-ist). In Australian English: /tˈaʊɪst/ (T-ow).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdaʊɪst/ (DOW-ist), while in British English it's /tˈaʊɪst/ (T-ow).

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taoist

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/ˈdaʊɪst/

DOW-ist

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daʊtao·ɪstist

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