How do you pronounce "mini"?

In American English: /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee). In British English: /mˈɪni/ (M-in). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee). In Australian English: /mˈɪnɪ/ (M-in).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪni/ (MIN-ee), while in British English it's /mˈɪni/ (M-in).

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mini

/ˈmɪni/

MIN-ee

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mɪnmi·ini

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