How do you pronounce "french"?

In American English: /ˈfrɛntʃ/ (FREHNCH). In British English: /fɹˈɛntʃ/ (FR). In Canadian English: /ˈfrɛntʃ/ (FREHNCH). In Australian English: /fɹˈɛntʃ/ (FR).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfrɛntʃ/ (FREHNCH), while in British English it's /fɹˈɛntʃ/ (FR).

How to Pronounce "french"

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/ˈfrɛntʃ/

FREHNCH

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frɛntʃfrench

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