How do you pronounce "handbooks"?

In American English: /ˈhændˌbʊks/ (HAND-buuks). In British English: /hˈandbʊks/ (H). In Canadian English: /ˈhændˌbʊks/ (HAND-buuks). In Australian English: /hˈandbʊks/ (H).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈhændˌbʊks/ (HAND-buuks), while in British English it's /hˈandbʊks/ (H).

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/ˈhændˌbʊks/

HAND-buuks

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hændhand·bʊksbooks

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