How do you pronounce "phoenix"?

In American English: /ˈfiːnɪks/ (FEEN-iks). In British English: /fˈiːnɪks/ (F-een). In Canadian English: /ˈfiːnɪks/ (FEEN-iks). In Australian English: /fˈiːnɪks/ (F-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfiːnɪks/ (FEEN-iks), while in British English it's /fˈiːnɪks/ (F-een).

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phoenix

/ˈfiːnɪks/

FEEN-iks

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fiːnpho·ɪksenix

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