How do you pronounce "anthem"?

In American English: /ˈænθəm/ (ANTH-uhm). In British English: /ˈanθəm/ (ANTH). In Canadian English: /ˈænθəm/ (ANTH-uhm). In Australian English: /ˈanθəm/ (ANTH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈænθəm/ (ANTH-uhm), while in British English it's /ˈanθəm/ (ANTH).

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anthem

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/ˈænθəm/

ANTH-uhm

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ænθan·əmthem

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