How do you pronounce "harness"?

In American English: /ˈhɑːrnəs/ (HAHRN-uhs). In British English: /hˈɑːnɪs/ (H-ahn). In Canadian English: /ˈhɑːrnəs/ (HAHRN-uhs). In Australian English: /hˈɑːnɪs/ (H-ahn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhɑːrnəs/ (HAHRN-uhs), while in British English it's /hˈɑːnɪs/ (H-ahn).

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harness

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/ˈhɑːrnəs/

HAHRN-uhs

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hɑːrnhar·əsness

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