How do you pronounce "ominous"?

In American English: /ˈɑːmənəs/ (AHM-uhn-uhs). In British English: /ˈɒmɪnəs/ (OM-in-uhs). In Canadian English: /ˈɑːmənəs/ (AHM-uhn-uhs). In Australian English: /ˈɒmɪnəs/ (OM-in-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈɑːmənəs/ (AHM-uhn-uhs), while in British English it's /ˈɒmɪnəs/ (OM-in-uhs).

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ominous

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/ˈɑːmənəs/

AHM-uhn-uhs

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ɑːmomi·ənno·əsus

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