How do you pronounce "duchess"?

In American English: /ˈdʌtʃəs/ (DUHCH-uhs). In British English: /dˈʌtʃɛs/ (D-uhch). In Canadian English: /ˈdʌtʃəs/ (DUHCH-uhs). In Australian English: /dˈʌtʃɛs/ (D-uhch).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdʌtʃəs/ (DUHCH-uhs), while in British English it's /dˈʌtʃɛs/ (D-uhch).

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duchess

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/ˈdʌtʃəs/

DUHCH-uhs

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dʌtʃduc·əshess

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