How do you pronounce "gangster"?

In American English: /ˈgæŋstɝ/ (GANGST-ur). In British English: /ɡˈaŋstə/ (G). In Canadian English: /ˈgæŋstɝ/ (GANGST-ur). In Australian English: /ɡˈaŋstə/ (G).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgæŋstɝ/ (GANGST-ur), while in British English it's /ɡˈaŋstə/ (G).

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gangster

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/ˈgæŋstɝ/

GANGST-ur

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gæŋstgang·ɝster

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