How do you pronounce "hacksaw"?

In American English: /ˈhækˌsɔ/ (HAK-saw). In British English: /hˈaksɔː/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhækˌsɔ/ (HAK-saw). In Australian English: /hˈaksɔː/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhækˌsɔ/ (HAK-saw), while in British English it's /hˈaksɔː/ (H).

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hacksaw

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/ˈhækˌsɔ/

HAK-saw

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hækhack·sɔsaw

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