How do you pronounce "nuisance"?

In American English: /ˈnuːsəns/ (NOOS-uhns). In British English: /njˈuːsəns/ (NY-oos). In Canadian English: /ˈnuːsəns/ (NOOS-uhns). In Australian English: /njˈuːsəns/ (NY-oos).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈnuːsəns/ (NOOS-uhns), while in British English it's /njˈuːsəns/ (NY-oos).

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nuisance

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/ˈnuːsəns/

NOOS-uhns

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nuːsnui·ənssance

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