How do you pronounce "afghans"?

In American English: /ˈæfˌgænz/ (AF-ganz). In British English: /ˈafɡanz/ (AFG). In Canadian English: /ˈæfˌgænz/ (AF-ganz). In Australian English: /ˈafɡanz/ (AFG).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæfˌgænz/ (AF-ganz), while in British English it's /ˈafɡanz/ (AFG).

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afghans

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/ˈæfˌgænz/

AF-ganz

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æfafg·gænzhans

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