How do you pronounce "dennis"?

In American English: /ˈdɛnɪs/ (DEHN-is). In British English: /dˈɛnɪs/ (D-ehn). In Canadian English: /ˈdɛnɪs/ (DEHN-is). In Australian English: /dˈɛnɪs/ (D-ehn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɛnɪs/ (DEHN-is), while in British English it's /dˈɛnɪs/ (D-ehn).

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dennis

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/ˈdɛnɪs/

DEHN-is

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dɛnden·ɪsnis

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