How do you pronounce "denim"?

In American English: /ˈdɛnəm/ (DEHN-uhm). In British English: /dˈɛnɪm/ (D-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛnəm/ (DEHN-uhm). In Australian English: /dˈɛnɪm/ (D-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛnəm/ (DEHN-uhm), while in British English it's /dˈɛnɪm/ (D-ehn).

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denim

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/ˈdɛnəm/

DEHN-uhm

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dɛnden·əmim

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