How do you pronounce "fairness"?

In American English: /ˈfɛrnəs/ (FEHRN-uhs). In British English: /fˈeənəs/ (F-eh-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈfɛrnəs/ (FEHRN-uhs). In Australian English: /fˈeənəs/ (F-eh-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɛrnəs/ (FEHRN-uhs), while in British English it's /fˈeənəs/ (F-eh-uhn).

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fairness

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/ˈfɛrnəs/

FEHRN-uhs

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fɛrnfair·əsness

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