How do you pronounce "lavish"?

In American English: /ˈlævɪʃ/ (LAV-ish). In British English: /lˈavɪʃ/ (L). In Canadian English: /ˈlævɪʃ/ (LAV-ish). In Australian English: /lˈavɪʃ/ (L).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlævɪʃ/ (LAV-ish), while in British English it's /lˈavɪʃ/ (L).

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lavish

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/ˈlævɪʃ/

LAV-ish

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lævlav·ɪʃish

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