How do you pronounce "novice"?

In American English: /ˈnɑːvəs/ (NAHV-uhs). In British English: /nˈɒvɪs/ (N-ov). In Canadian English: /ˈnɑːvəs/ (NAHV-uhs). In Australian English: /nˈɒvɪs/ (N-ov).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnɑːvəs/ (NAHV-uhs), while in British English it's /nˈɒvɪs/ (N-ov).

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/ˈnɑːvəs/

NAHV-uhs

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nɑːvnov·əsice

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