How do you pronounce "anguish"?

In American English: /ˈæŋgwɪʃ/ (ANGGW-ish). In British English: /ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/ (ANGGW). In Canadian English: /ˈæŋgwɪʃ/ (ANGGW-ish). In Australian English: /ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/ (ANGGW).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈæŋgwɪʃ/ (ANGGW-ish), while in British English it's /ˈaŋɡwɪʃ/ (ANGGW).

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anguish

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/ˈæŋgwɪʃ/

ANGGW-ish

Syllable Breakdown

æŋgwan·ɪʃguish

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