How do you pronounce "businesses"?

In American English: /ˈbɪznəsəz/ (BIZN-uhs-uhz). In British English: /bˈɪznɪsɪz/ (B-izn-is). In Canadian English: /ˈbɪznəsəz/ (BIZN-uhs-uhz). In Australian English: /bˈɪznəsɪz/ (B-izn-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈbɪznəsəz/ (BIZN-uhs-uhz), while in British English it's /bˈɪznɪsɪz/ (B-izn-is).

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/ˈbɪznəsəz/

BIZN-uhs-uhz

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bɪznbusi·əsness·əzes

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