How do you pronounce "flunk"?

In American English: /ˈflʌŋk/ (FLUHNGK). In British English: /flˈɐŋk/ (FL). In Canadian English: /ˈflʌŋk/ (FLUHNGK). In Australian English: /flˈʌŋk/ (FL).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈflʌŋk/ (FLUHNGK), while in British English it's /flˈɐŋk/ (FL).

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flunk

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/ˈflʌŋk/

FLUHNGK

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flʌŋkflunk

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