How do you pronounce "wanton"?

In American English: /ˈwɔntən/ (WAWNT-uhn). In British English: /wˈɒntən/ (W-ont). In Canadian English: /ˈwɔntən/ (WAWNT-uhn). In Australian English: /wˈɒntən/ (W-ont).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɔntən/ (WAWNT-uhn), while in British English it's /wˈɒntən/ (W-ont).

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wanton

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/ˈwɔntən/

WAWNT-uhn

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wɔntwan·ənton

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