How do you pronounce "vatican"?

In American English: /ˈvætɪkən/ (VAT-ik-uhn). In British English: /vˈætɪkən/ (V-at-ik). In Canadian English: /ˈvætɪkən/ (VAT-ik-uhn). In Australian English: /vˈatɪkən/ (V-at).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈvætɪkən/ (VAT-ik-uhn), while in British English it's /vˈætɪkən/ (V-at-ik).

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/ˈvætɪkən/

VAT-ik-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

vætvat·ɪki·əncan

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