How do you pronounce "handbook"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌbʊk/ (HAND-buuk). In British English: /hˈændbˌʊk/ (H-andb). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌbʊk/ (HAND-buuk). In Australian English: /hˈandbʊk/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌbʊk/ (HAND-buuk), while in British English it's /hˈændbˌʊk/ (H-andb).

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/ˈhændˌbʊk/

HAND-buuk

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hændhand·bʊkbook

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