How do you pronounce "fiendish"?

In American English: /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ (FEEND-ish). In British English: /fˈiːndɪʃ/ (F-eend). In Canadian English: /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ (FEEND-ish). In Australian English: /fˈiːndɪʃ/ (F-eend).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfiːndɪʃ/ (FEEND-ish), while in British English it's /fˈiːndɪʃ/ (F-eend).

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fiendish

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/ˈfiːndɪʃ/

FEEND-ish

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fiːndfien·ɪʃdish

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