How do you pronounce "ownership"?

In American English: /ˈoʊnɝˌʃɪp/ (OHN-ur-ship). In British English: /ˈəʊnəʃˌɪp/ (OHN-uhsh-ip). In Canadian English: /ˈoʊnɝˌʃɪp/ (OHN-ur-ship). In Australian English: /ˈəʊnəʃˌɪp/ (OHN-uhsh-ip).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈoʊnɝˌʃɪp/ (OHN-ur-ship), while in British English it's /ˈəʊnəʃˌɪp/ (OHN-uhsh-ip).

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/ˈoʊnɝˌʃɪp/

OHN-ur-ship

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oʊnown·ɝer·ʃɪpship

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