How do you pronounce "indian"?

In American English: /ˈɪndiːən/ (IND-ee-uhn). In British English: /ˈɪndɪən/ (IND-i-uhn). In Canadian English: /ˈɪndiːən/ (IND-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /ˈɪndiən/ (IND-ee-uhn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɪndiːən/ (IND-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /ˈɪndɪən/ (IND-i-uhn).

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indian

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/ˈɪndiːən/

IND-ee-uhn

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ɪndin·iːdi·ənan

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