How do you pronounce "nemesis"?

In American English: /ˈnɛməsɪs/ (NEHM-uhs-is). In British English: /nˈɛmɪsɪs/ (N-ehm-is). In Canadian English: /ˈnɛməsɪs/ (NEHM-uhs-is). In Australian English: /nˈɛməsɪs/ (N-ehm-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɛməsɪs/ (NEHM-uhs-is), while in British English it's /nˈɛmɪsɪs/ (N-ehm-is).

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nemesis

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/ˈnɛməsɪs/

NEHM-uhs-is

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nɛmne·əsme·ɪssis

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