How do you pronounce "happiest"?

In American English: /ˈhæpiːəst/ (HAP-ee-uhst). In British English: /hˈapɪɪst/ (H-ap). In Canadian English: /ˈhæpiːəst/ (HAP-ee-uhst). In Australian English: /hˈapɪɪst/ (H-ap).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhæpiːəst/ (HAP-ee-uhst), while in British English it's /hˈapɪɪst/ (H-ap).

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happiest

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/ˈhæpiːəst/

HAP-ee-uhst

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hæphap·iːpi·əstest

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