How do you pronounce "kindness"?

In American English: /ˈkaɪndnəs/ (KEYENDN-uhs). In British English: /kˈaɪndnɪs/ (K-eyendn). In Canadian English: /ˈkaɪndnəs/ (KEYENDN-uhs). In Australian English: /kˈaɪndnəs/ (K-eyendn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkaɪndnəs/ (KEYENDN-uhs), while in British English it's /kˈaɪndnɪs/ (K-eyendn).

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kindness

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/ˈkaɪndnəs/

KEYENDN-uhs

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kaɪndnkind·əsness

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