How do you pronounce "highness"?

In American English: /ˈhaɪnəs/ (HEYEN-uhs). In British English: /hˈaɪnɪs/ (H-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈhaɪnəs/ (HEYEN-uhs). In Australian English: /hˈaɪnəs/ (H-eyen).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhaɪnəs/ (HEYEN-uhs), while in British English it's /hˈaɪnɪs/ (H-eyen).

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highness

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/ˈhaɪnəs/

HEYEN-uhs

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haɪnhigh·əsness

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