How do you pronounce "chance"?

In American English: /ˈtʃæns/ (CHANS). In British English: /tʃˈɑːns/ (CH). In Canadian English: /ˈtʃæns/ (CHANS). In Australian English: /tʃˈans/ (CH).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈtʃæns/ (CHANS), while in British English it's /tʃˈɑːns/ (CH).

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chance

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/ˈtʃæns/

CHANS

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tʃænschance

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