How do you pronounce "fiercest"?

In American English: /ˈfɪrsəst/ (FIRS-uhst). In British English: /fˈiəsɪst/ (F-ee-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈfɪrsəst/ (FIRS-uhst). In Australian English: /fˈiəsɪst/ (F-ee-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfɪrsəst/ (FIRS-uhst), while in British English it's /fˈiəsɪst/ (F-ee-uhs).

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fiercest

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/ˈfɪrsəst/

FIRS-uhst

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fɪrsfier·əstcest

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