How do you pronounce "penis"?

In American English: /ˈpiːnɪs/ (PEEN-is). In British English: /pˈiːnɪs/ (P-een). In Canadian English: /ˈpiːnɪs/ (PEEN-is). In Australian English: /pˈiːnɪs/ (P-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpiːnɪs/ (PEEN-is), while in British English it's /pˈiːnɪs/ (P-een).

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penis

/ˈpiːnɪs/

PEEN-is

Syllable Breakdown

piːnpe·ɪsnis

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