How do you pronounce "guinness"?

In American English: /ˈgɪnəs/ (GIN-uhs). In British English: /gˈɪnɪs/ (G-in). In Canadian English: /ˈgɪnəs/ (GIN-uhs). In Australian English: /ɡˈɪnɪs/ (G-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgɪnəs/ (GIN-uhs), while in British English it's /gˈɪnɪs/ (G-in).

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guinness

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/ˈgɪnəs/

GIN-uhs

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gɪnguin·əsness

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