How do you pronounce "kingpin"?

In American English: /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/ (KING-pin). In British English: /kˈɪŋpɪn/ (K-ingp). In Canadian English: /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/ (KING-pin). In Australian English: /kˈɪŋpɪn/ (K-ingp).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/ (KING-pin), while in British English it's /kˈɪŋpɪn/ (K-ingp).

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kingpin

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/ˈkɪŋˌpɪn/

KING-pin

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kɪŋking·pɪnpin

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