How do you pronounce "donkey"?

In American English: /ˈdɑːŋki/ (DAHNGK-ee). In British English: /dˈɒŋki/ (D-ongk). In Canadian English: /ˈdɑːŋki/ (DAHNGK-ee). In Australian English: /dˈɒŋki/ (D-ongk).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈdɑːŋki/ (DAHNGK-ee), while in British English it's /dˈɒŋki/ (D-ongk).

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donkey

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/ˈdɑːŋki/

DAHNGK-ee

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dɑːŋkdon·ikey

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