How do you pronounce "loudest"?

In American English: /ˈlaʊdəst/ (LOWD-uhst). In British English: /lˈaʊdɪst/ (L-owd). In Canadian English: /ˈlaʊdəst/ (LOWD-uhst). In Australian English: /lˈaʊdɪst/ (L-owd).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈlaʊdəst/ (LOWD-uhst), while in British English it's /lˈaʊdɪst/ (L-owd).

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loudest

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/ˈlaʊdəst/

LOWD-uhst

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laʊdloud·əstest

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