How do you pronounce "anarchy"?

In American English: /ˈænɝˌkiː/ (AN-ur-kee). In British English: /ˈanɑːki/ (AN-ahk). In Canadian English: /ˈænɝˌkiː/ (AN-ur-kee). In Australian English: /ˈanɑːki/ (AN-ahk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænɝˌkiː/ (AN-ur-kee), while in British English it's /ˈanɑːki/ (AN-ahk).

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anarchy

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/ˈænɝˌkiː/

AN-ur-kee

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ænan·ɝar·kiːchy

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