How do you pronounce "grimace"?

In American English: /ˈgrɪməs/ (GRIM-uhs). In British English: /ɡɹˈɪmɪs/ (GR-im). In Canadian English: /ˈgrɪməs/ (GRIM-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈɪmɪs/ (GR-im).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgrɪməs/ (GRIM-uhs), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈɪmɪs/ (GR-im).

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grimace

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/ˈgrɪməs/

GRIM-uhs

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grɪmgri·əsmace

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