How do you pronounce "chalk"?

In American English: /ˈtʃɑːk/ (CHAHK). In British English: /tʃˈɔːk/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃɑːk/ (CHAHK). In Australian English: /tʃˈɔːk/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃɑːk/ (CHAHK), while in British English it's /tʃˈɔːk/ (CH).

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chalk

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/ˈtʃɑːk/

CHAHK

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tʃɑːkchalk

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