How do you pronounce "conscience"?

In American English: /ˈkɑːnʃəns/ (KAHNSH-uhns). In British English: /kˈɒnʃəns/ (K-onsh). In Canadian English: /ˈkɑːnʃəns/ (KAHNSH-uhns). In Australian English: /kˈɒnʃəns/ (K-onsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɑːnʃəns/ (KAHNSH-uhns), while in British English it's /kˈɒnʃəns/ (K-onsh).

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/ˈkɑːnʃəns/

KAHNSH-uhns

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kɑːnʃcon·ənsscience

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