How do you pronounce "tyrant"?

In American English: /ˈtaɪrənt/ (TEYER-uhnt). In British English: /tˈaɪɹənt/ (T-eyer). In Canadian English: /ˈtaɪrənt/ (TEYER-uhnt). In Australian English: /tˈaɪɹənt/ (T-eyer).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtaɪrənt/ (TEYER-uhnt), while in British English it's /tˈaɪɹənt/ (T-eyer).

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tyrant

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/ˈtaɪrənt/

TEYER-uhnt

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taɪrtyr·əntant

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