How do you pronounce "goddess"?

In American English: /ˈgɑːdəs/ (GAHD-uhs). In British English: /gˈɒdəs/ (G-od). In Canadian English: /ˈgɑːdəs/ (GAHD-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡˈɒdɛs/ (G-od).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɑːdəs/ (GAHD-uhs), while in British English it's /gˈɒdəs/ (G-od).

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goddess

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/ˈgɑːdəs/

GAHD-uhs

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gɑːdgod·əsdess

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