How do you pronounce "goodness"?

In American English: /ˈgʊdnəs/ (GUUDN-uhs). In British English: /gˈʊdnɪs/ (G-uudn). In Canadian English: /ˈgʊdnəs/ (GUUDN-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡˈʊdnəs/ (G-uudn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgʊdnəs/ (GUUDN-uhs), while in British English it's /gˈʊdnɪs/ (G-uudn).

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goodness

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/ˈgʊdnəs/

GUUDN-uhs

Syllable Breakdown

gʊdngood·əsness

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