How do you pronounce "keenest"?

In American English: /ˈkiːnəst/ (KEEN-uhst). In British English: /kˈiːnɪst/ (K-een). In Canadian English: /ˈkiːnəst/ (KEEN-uhst). In Australian English: /kˈiːnɪst/ (K-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkiːnəst/ (KEEN-uhst), while in British English it's /kˈiːnɪst/ (K-een).

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keenest

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/ˈkiːnəst/

KEEN-uhst

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kiːnkeen·əstest

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