How do you pronounce "renaissance"?

In American English: /ˌrɛnəˈsɑːns/ (rehn-uh-SAHNS). In British English: /ɹənˈeɪsəns/ (ruhn-AYS-uhns). In Canadian English: /ˌrɛnəˈsɑːns/ (rehn-uh-SAHNS). In Australian English: /ɹɪnˈeɪsəns/ (rin-AYS-uhns).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˌrɛnəˈsɑːns/ (rehn-uh-SAHNS), while in British English it's /ɹənˈeɪsəns/ (ruhn-AYS-uhns).

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renaissance

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/ˌrɛnəˈsɑːns/

rehn-uh-SAHNS

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rɛnre·ənais·sɑːnssance

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