How do you pronounce "readiness"?

In American English: /ˈrɛdiːnəs/ (REHD-een-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈɛdinəs/ (R-ehd-een). In Canadian English: /ˈrɛdiːnəs/ (REHD-een-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈɛdinəs/ (R-ehd-een).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrɛdiːnəs/ (REHD-een-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈɛdinəs/ (R-ehd-een).

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readiness

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/ˈrɛdiːnəs/

REHD-een-uhs

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rɛdre·iːnadi·əsness

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