How do you pronounce "nicest"?

In American English: /ˈnaɪsɪst/ (NEYES-ist). In British English: /nˈaɪsɪst/ (N-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈnʌɪsɪst/ (NUH-is-ist). In Australian English: /nˈaɪsɪst/ (N-eyes).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnaɪsɪst/ (NEYES-ist), while in British English it's /nˈaɪsɪst/ (N-eyes).

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/ˈnaɪsɪst/

NEYES-ist

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naɪsnic·ɪstest

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