How do you pronounce "selfishness"?

In American English: /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ (SEHLF-ishn-uhs). In British English: /sˈɛlfɪʃnəs/ (S-ehlf-ishn). In Canadian English: /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ (SEHLF-ishn-uhs). In Australian English: /sˈɛlfɪʃnəs/ (S-ehlf-ishn).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/ (SEHLF-ishn-uhs), while in British English it's /sˈɛlfɪʃnəs/ (S-ehlf-ishn).

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selfishness

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/ˈsɛlfɪʃnəs/

SEHLF-ishn-uhs

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sɛlfself·ɪʃnish·əsness

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