How do you pronounce "gaussian"?

In American English: /ˈgaʊsiːən/ (GOWS-ee-uhn). In British English: /ɡˈaʊʃən/ (G-owsh). In Canadian English: /ˈgʌʊsiːən/ (GUH-uus-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /ɡˈaʊʃən/ (G-owsh).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgaʊsiːən/ (GOWS-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /ɡˈaʊʃən/ (G-owsh).

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gaussian

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/ˈgaʊsiːən/

GOWS-ee-uhn

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gaʊsga·iːuss·ənian

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