How do you pronounce "kiwi"?

In American English: /ˈkiːwi/ (KEEW-ee). In British English: /kˈiːwi/ (K-eew). In Canadian English: /ˈkiːwi/ (KEEW-ee). In Australian English: /kˈiːwiː/ (K-eew).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkiːwi/ (KEEW-ee), while in British English it's /kˈiːwi/ (K-eew).

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kiwi

/ˈkiːwi/

KEEW-ee

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kiːwki·iwi

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