How do you pronounce "roughness"?

In American English: /ˈrʌfnəs/ (RUHFN-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈʌfnəs/ (R-uhfn). In Canadian English: /ˈrʌfnəs/ (RUHFN-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈʌfnəs/ (R-uhfn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈrʌfnəs/ (RUHFN-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈʌfnəs/ (R-uhfn).

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roughness

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/ˈrʌfnəs/

RUHFN-uhs

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rʌfnrough·əsness

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