How do you pronounce "francis"?

In American English: /ˈfrænsəs/ (FRANS-uhs). In British English: /fɹˈɑːnsɪs/ (FR-ahns). In Canadian English: /ˈfrænsəs/ (FRANS-uhs). In Australian English: /fɹˈansɪs/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrænsəs/ (FRANS-uhs), while in British English it's /fɹˈɑːnsɪs/ (FR-ahns).

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francis

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/ˈfrænsəs/

FRANS-uhs

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frænsfran·əscis

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