How do you pronounce "governess"?

In American English: /ˈgʌvɝnəs/ (GUHV-urn-uhs). In British English: /ɡˈʌvənˌɛs/ (G-uhv-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈgʌvɝnəs/ (GUHV-urn-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡˈʌvənˌɛs/ (G-uhv-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgʌvɝnəs/ (GUHV-urn-uhs), while in British English it's /ɡˈʌvənˌɛs/ (G-uhv-uhn).

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/ˈgʌvɝnəs/

GUHV-urn-uhs

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gʌvgov·ɝnern·əsess

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