How do you pronounce "afghan"?

In American English: /ˈæfˌgæn/ (AF-gan). In British English: /ˈafɡan/ (AFG). In Canadian English: /ˈæfˌgæn/ (AF-gan). In Australian English: /ˈafɡan/ (AFG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæfˌgæn/ (AF-gan), while in British English it's /ˈafɡan/ (AFG).

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afghan

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/ˈæfˌgæn/

AF-gan

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æfafg·gænhan

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