How do you pronounce "anchors"?

In American English: /ˈæŋkɝz/ (ANGK-urz). In British English: /ˈaŋkəz/ (ANGK). In Canadian English: /ˈæŋkɝz/ (ANGK-urz). In Australian English: /ˈaŋkəz/ (ANGK).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæŋkɝz/ (ANGK-urz), while in British English it's /ˈaŋkəz/ (ANGK).

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anchors

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/ˈæŋkɝz/

ANGK-urz

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æŋkan·ɝzchors

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