How do you pronounce "axis"?

In American English: /ˈæksəs/ (AKS-uhs). In British English: /ˈæksɪs/ (AKS-is). In Canadian English: /ˈæksəs/ (AKS-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈaksɪs/ (AKS).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæksəs/ (AKS-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈæksɪs/ (AKS-is).

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/ˈæksəs/

AKS-uhs

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æksax·əsis

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