How do you pronounce "rudeness"?

In American English: /ˈruːdnəs/ (ROODN-uhs). In British English: /ɹˈuːdnəs/ (R-oodn). In Canadian English: /ˈruːdnəs/ (ROODN-uhs). In Australian English: /ɹˈuːdnəs/ (R-oodn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈruːdnəs/ (ROODN-uhs), while in British English it's /ɹˈuːdnəs/ (R-oodn).

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rudeness

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/ˈruːdnəs/

ROODN-uhs

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ruːdnrude·əsness

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