How do you pronounce "transient"?

In American English: /ˈtrænʒənt/ (TRANZH-uhnt). In British English: /tɹˈansiənt/ (TR-ans). In Canadian English: /ˈtrænʒənt/ (TRANZH-uhnt). In Australian English: /tɹˈansiənt/ (TR-ans).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtrænʒənt/ (TRANZH-uhnt), while in British English it's /tɹˈansiənt/ (TR-ans).

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transient

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/ˈtrænʒənt/

TRANZH-uhnt

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trænʒtran·əntsient

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