How do you pronounce "canker"?

In American English: /ˈkæŋkɝ/ (KANGK-ur). In British English: /kˈaŋkə/ (K). In Canadian English: /ˈkæŋkɝ/ (KANGK-ur). In Australian English: /kˈaŋkə/ (K).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈkæŋkɝ/ (KANGK-ur), while in British English it's /kˈaŋkə/ (K).

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canker

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/ˈkæŋkɝ/

KANGK-ur

Syllable Breakdown

kæŋkcan·ɝker

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