How do you pronounce "business"?

In American English: /ˈbɪznəs/ (BIZN-uhs). In British English: /bˈɪznɪs/ (B-izn). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪznəs/ (BIZN-uhs). In Australian English: /bˈɪznəs/ (B-izn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪznəs/ (BIZN-uhs), while in British English it's /bˈɪznɪs/ (B-izn).

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business

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/ˈbɪznəs/

BIZN-uhs

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bɪznbusi·əsness

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