How do you pronounce "ainu"?

In American English: /ˈeɪˌnuː/ (AY-noo). In British English: /ˈeɪnuː/ (AYN-oo). In Canadian English: /ˈeɪˌnuː/ (AY-noo). In Australian English: /ˈeɪnuː/ (AYN-oo).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈeɪˌnuː/ (AY-noo), while in British English it's /ˈeɪnuː/ (AYN-oo).

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ainu

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/ˈeɪˌnuː/

AY-noo

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eɪai·nuːnu

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