How do you pronounce "wisest"?

In American English: /ˈwaɪzəst/ (WEYEZ-uhst). In British English: /wˈaɪsɪst/ (W-eyes). In Canadian English: /ˈwaɪzəst/ (WEYEZ-uhst). In Australian English: /wˈaɪsɪst/ (W-eyes).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈwaɪzəst/ (WEYEZ-uhst), while in British English it's /wˈaɪsɪst/ (W-eyes).

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wisest

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/ˈwaɪzəst/

WEYEZ-uhst

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waɪzwis·əstest

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