How do you pronounce "cannabis"?

In American English: /ˈkænəbəs/ (KAN-uhb-uhs). In British English: /kˈænəbɪs/ (K-an-uhb). In Canadian English: /ˈkænəbəs/ (KAN-uhb-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈanɐbˌɪs/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkænəbəs/ (KAN-uhb-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈænəbɪs/ (K-an-uhb).

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cannabis

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/ˈkænəbəs/

KAN-uhb-uhs

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kænca·əbnn·əsabis

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