How do you pronounce "willis"?

In American English: /ˈwɪlɪs/ (WIL-is). In British English: /wˈɪlɪs/ (W-il). In Canadian English: /ˈwɪlɪs/ (WIL-is). In Australian English: /wˈɪlɪs/ (W-il).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwɪlɪs/ (WIL-is), while in British English it's /wˈɪlɪs/ (W-il).

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willis

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/ˈwɪlɪs/

WIL-is

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wɪlwil·ɪslis

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