How do you pronounce "politeness"?

In American English: /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ (puh-LEYETN-uhs). In British English: /pəlˈaɪtnəs/ (puhl-EYETN-uhs). In Canadian English: /pəˈlʌɪtnəs/ (puh-LUH-itn-uhs). In Australian English: /pəlˈaɪtnəs/ (puhl-EYETN-uhs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pəˈlaɪtnəs/ (puh-LEYETN-uhs), while in British English it's /pəlˈaɪtnəs/ (puhl-EYETN-uhs).

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politeness

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/pəˈlaɪtnəs/

puh-LEYETN-uhs

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pəpo·laɪtnlite·əsness

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